Abby Hartje
Bemidji
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Sanford Health, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective education and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in developing comprehensive care plans while maintaining privacy and advocating for patients, ensuring a supportive environment during critical healthcare decisions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
Bemidji, MN
06.2017 - Current
- Delivered compassionate patient care in diverse healthcare settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
NorthWest Technical College
Bemidji, MN05.2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Maintaining privacy
- Procedure preparations
- Care plan development
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
06.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
NorthWest Technical College