Adrienne Ritenburgh
Pulmonary Med Surg RN
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Deliver comprehensive care to diverse pulmonary and medical-surgical patients Assess patient conditions, interpret clinical data, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement appropriate care plans Document patient care and clinical outcomes in the EPIC electronic health record system
Experience
Pulmonary Med Surg RN - Covenant Health Care - Saginaw, MI
(2022-08)
- Deliver comprehensive care to diverse pulmonary and medical-surgical patients
- Assess patient conditions, interpret clinical data, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement appropriate care plans
- Document patient care and clinical outcomes in the EPIC electronic health record system
- Coordinate and delegate patient care tasks to support staff to ensure safe, efficient unit operations
- Integrate evidence-based practice into daily clinical decision-making to improve patient outcomes
- Advocate for patient rights, dignity, and individualized care
- Precept nursing students and graduate nurses, providing clinical guidance and skill development
- Serve as Unit-Based Educator, conducting chart reviews, reinforcing best practices, and supporting staff education on safety and quality initiatives
- Function as Charge Nurse, managing patient assignments, supporting staff, and overseeing unit workflow
Clinical Adjunct Instructor - Delta College - Saginaw, MI
(2025-08)
- Supervise and mentor nursing students during clinical rotations, guiding patient assessments, care planning, and clinical decision-making
- Facilitate simulation lab experiences, reinforcing clinical skills, patient safety principles, and evidence-based practice
- Support development of clinical reasoning by prompting students to analyze patient conditions, prioritize care, and connect theory to practice
- Evaluate student performance through clinical observation, skills assessments, and written assignments
- Review medications with students prior to administration to ensure safe medication practices and understanding of pharmacology
- Provide individualized feedback and coaching to help students build confidence and competence in clinical skills
Clinical Simulation Assistant - Saginaw Valley State University - Saginaw, MI
(2025-08)
- Observe and support nursing students during clinical simulation scenarios
- Facilitate debriefing sessions to promote reflection and clinical reasoning
- Reinforce clinical concepts and answer student questions during simulation activities
- Assist faculty with simulation preparation and student skill development
Technical Donor Service - Versiti Blood Center of Michigan - Saginaw, MI
(2014-10 - 2022-12)
- Prepared and screened blood donors, verified medical information, and monitored donors before, during, and after donation for adverse reactions
- Educated donors on donation procedures while ensuring compliance with FDA, AABB, and HIPAA regulations
- Precepted and trained new staff in donor registration, screening, and phlebotomy procedures
- Served as team lead, coordinating staff roles, managing donor flow, and responding to donor reactions
Education
Associate Dual - Nursing and Management - Delta College (2022-08 - 2022-08)
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing - Saginaw Valley State University (2025-06)
Master of Nursing - Dual Education and Administration - Saginaw Valley State University (2028-07)
