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Abbie Nielsen

Charles City,IA

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Saunders Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
  • Critical Access Nursing
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Agency Nurse

Grape Tree Medical Staffing
07.2023 - Current
  • Picking up LTC shift.
  • Administered medications accurately according to physician orders, reducing medication errors significantly.

Director of Nursing

Tutera Senior Living
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.

Travel RN

Walker Health Care
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Traveled down to a rural area for 6 months to help fill in the need at a small hospital.
  • Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.

RN Case Manager

Everystep Hospice
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Internally traveled to provide Hospice care.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.

MDS Coordinator

Crowell Memorial Nursing Home
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.

House Supervisor and Staff Nurse

Burgess Health Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked as House Supervisor and worked in the ER.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members promptly and effectively, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
  • Managed nursing staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours and reduced overtime costs.

Registered Nurse

Community Memorial Missouri Valley
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Hospice Case Manager

Generations Hospice
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Provided Hospice care in a Rural setting.
  • Streamlined communication among healthcare providers, ensuring timely implementation of treatment modifications for better symptom management.

Physical Therapist Assistant

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021

Assisted the Hospital with transferring patients for procedures and helping in the ER.

Cashier

Target
11.2020 - 12.2020
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Makovicka Physical Therapy
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Pure Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals while in the patients home.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Great Lakes Physical Therapy
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Blue Stone Therapy
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.

Cashier/ Photo Lab

Target
05.2014 - 07.2017
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Phone Interviewer

Directions Research
12.2014 - 08.2015
  • Gathered valuable market research data by conducting telephone surveys and questionnaires with diverse demographics.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Purdue Global University
Lincoln, Nebraska
06.2021

Associate in Applied Science- Physical Therapist Assistant -

North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, Iowa
05.2017

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NIHSS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Saunders Medical Center
02.2025 - Current

Director of Nursing

Tutera Senior Living
10.2024 - 02.2025

Travel RN

Walker Health Care
03.2024 - 08.2024

RN Case Manager

Everystep Hospice
08.2023 - 03.2024

Agency Nurse

Grape Tree Medical Staffing
07.2023 - Current

MDS Coordinator

Crowell Memorial Nursing Home
05.2023 - 07.2023

House Supervisor and Staff Nurse

Burgess Health Center
08.2022 - 05.2023

Hospice Case Manager

Generations Hospice
01.2022 - 07.2022

Registered Nurse

Community Memorial Missouri Valley
08.2021 - 12.2022

Physical Therapist Assistant

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021

Cashier

Target
11.2020 - 12.2020

Physical Therapist Assistant

Makovicka Physical Therapy
06.2020 - 10.2020

Physical Therapist Assistant

Pure Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 03.2020

Physical Therapist Assistant

Great Lakes Physical Therapy
08.2018 - 01.2019

Physical Therapist Assistant

Blue Stone Therapy
10.2017 - 01.2019

Phone Interviewer

Directions Research
12.2014 - 08.2015

Cashier/ Photo Lab

Target
05.2014 - 07.2017

Associate in Applied Science- Physical Therapist Assistant -

North Iowa Area Community College

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Purdue Global University
Abbie Nielsen