Denis Sieben, Rn-Bsn Email & Phone Number

Deliver compassionate, effective nursing care aligned with Cedar Hills Hospital's objectives, upholding high standards of patient-centered care and therapeutic environment management. Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to assess, plan, and deliver comprehensive patient care addressing both physical and psychological needs.Monitor patient conditions, documenting changes and interventions in detail to ensure continuity of care and adherence to treatment plans.Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques and set clear behavioral limits to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu.Lead shift-to-shift communication, functional assignments, and resource coordination, ensuring team efficiency and continuity of care.Conduct assessments, including COWS, CIWAS, and RASS, and provide education to support patient recovery, trauma management, and medication compliance.Demonstrate expertise in medication administration, psychotropic medications, seclusion/restraint protocols, and safety policies, ensuring compliance with hospital standards and patient rights.Engage with patients in group settings, promoting interpersonal skills, healthy lifestyles, and personal hygiene to support long-term recovery goals.

Delivered home dialysis training and education to ESRD patients and their Home Partners, as well as assessed home environments and patient/family capabilities to support ongoing home dialysis, ensuring readiness and ability to perform treatments independently. Administered prescribed medications, documented all data and treatment parameters, and managed controlled substances according to law. Monitored patients’ responses to dialysis, communicated concerns or adverse events to physicians, and accurately documented all treatment-related events. Coordinated patient transfers, discharges, and supply ordering, ensuring seamless transitions to hemodialysis or transplant clinics as needed. Supported compliance with FMCNA policies, government regulations, and lab protocols, handling specimens, lab orders, and reporting. Maintained home dialysis equipment, troubleshooting issues and managing repairs in collaboration with technical support. Participated in 24/7 on-call rotation to ensure reliable patient coverage with other licensed personnel.

Conducted comprehensive medical assessments of residents upon admission and regularly reassessed health needs, responding to changes in health status accordingly. Liaised between facility, residents' families, and medical personnel, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care. Coordinated care with external healthcare providers, including home health agencies, hospice, and physician offices. Advised the Administrator on facility capacity to meet all residents’ care needs, facilitating appropriate transitions. Trained, educated, and supervised staff, delegating and overseeing daily care assignments to maintain quality standards. Promoted and administered preventive health services, such as TB screenings and influenza vaccinations.

Sherwood, Or

Directed health services staff, functions, and budget to ensure efficient operations, planning and implementing programs per Oregon and OSHA regulations.Led, trained, and delegated tasks to a cross-departmental care team, as well as coordinated with external providers.Reviewed physician orders and assessments, developing individualized resident care plans.Organized rounds and schedules for timely medication and treatment administration.Enforced safety protocols and participated in inspections, implementing corrective actions as needed.

Wood Village, Or

Held Resident Care Manager (2014) and Charge Nurse (2014-2015) roles, overseeing comprehensive resident care and unit operations.Developed and managed individualized resident care plans based on health assessments and physician recommendations, conducting regular reviews for behavioral, mental, and physical needs.As Resident Care Manager, delegated tasks, supervised nursing staff, provided feedback, evaluated performance, and led quality care audits, reporting key issues to the Director of Nursing.Coordinated admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all documentation.As Charge Nurse, administered direct care and medications, guiding Medication Aides and delivering treatments per orders.Monitored resident conditions, implemented corrective actions, and communicated health changes to relevant parties, including physicians and families.Conducted quality control checks, maintaining cleanliness, safety, and equipment functionality, and enforced strict compliance with PPE, hazardous chemical protocols, and fire safety.Enforced adherence to federal, state, and facility regulations, upholding standards across resident care and nursing practices.

Portland, Oregon Area

Cedar Hills Hospital Portland, OR Senior Capstone 200 Hours 01/2014 – 03/2014Providence Portland Portland, OR OB Pediatric Nursing 135 Hours 10/2013 – 12/2013Portland Fire and Rescue Portland, OR Community Health 90 Hours 09/2012 – 11/2013Providence Portland Portland, OR Mental Health Nursing 100 Hours 06/2013 – 07/2013Faubion Elementary School Portland, OR Health Promotion 90 Hours 03/2013 – 05/2013Providence Portland Portland, OR Medical Surgical Nursing 135 Hours 01/2013 – 03/2013Marquis Powellhurst Portland Portland, OR Clinical Nursing Skills 135 Hours 09/2012 – 11/2012Care Center East Portland Portland, OR CNA Clinical Skills 80 Hours 06/2011 – 07/2011Provided quality care to patients, daily monitoring, recording, evaluation of medical conditions, vital signs, CBG’s, emotional changes, and weight gain/lossesDocumented data related to patient care, assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, lab values or treatment changes, blood draws, lipid, and INR labs into CPRSConducted SBAR communications with physicians, nurses, CNAs, medical staff, and hand-off reportingPrepared and administered medications by oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, feeding tube, transdermal, chest tube, nebulizer, eye, ear drop, suppository, nasal inhalation, PCA management, and IV methods under supervision of nursesAssisted wound care nurse in wound V.A.C. and Ostomy care (Psych, Med-Surg)Provided O2 management, including titration, incentive spirometer, and patient positioningAdministered complete or partial bed baths, perineal care for male and female patients, tub baths, showers, foley management care, bedpan assistance, and bladder scannerPerformed urinary catheter insertion, removal, and maintenance of straight, condom, suprapubic, and indwelling foleyProvided therapeutic communication using motivational interview techniques for diabetes education, smoking cessation, nutrition, exercise adherence, and other behavioral modifications

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Gpa 3.49

Associate'S Degree, General Education, Gpa 3.86

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society President’s List Dean’s List (4 Semesters)