- Hiking
- Gardening
- Thrifting
- Photography
- Movies and binge watching my favorite TV series
- Music
- Fishing
- Embroidery
Abigal Frisch
So. St. Paul,MN
Summary
I am a compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care. I work well with diverse patient populations and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. I bring strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. I am known for adaptability and a results-oriented mindset and I have a commitment to making meaningful contributions in my patients lives. Being an advocate for individuals and their families is of the utmost importance to me.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health Care
05.2023 - Current
- Provided care for adult clients with several different medical conditions such as cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, muscular dystrophy, autonomic dysreflexia.
- I have experience with have tracheostomies, ventilators, feeding tubes, feeding pumps, hoyer lifts, ceiling lifts, shower chairs, motorized wheelchairs, cpap/bipap machines, oxygen usage, humidifiers, ambu bags, monitoring equipment, suction machines.
- I perform activities of daily living, bed baths, showers, oral care, tracheostomy and gastrostomy/jejunostomy cares, transfers, gtube venting, feedings
- I take care of medication administration and in depth charting for my clients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and family and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical and emotional needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Carver Lake Veterinary Center
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Performed physical examinations, collection of samples for laboratory analysis and evaluation of patient health status
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Monitored patients during sedation and anesthesia recovery period
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations involving sick or injured animals
- This was a part time job while I was finishing nursing school
Resident Assistant
Oak Ridge Assisted Living
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided care for 24 residents at the facility
- My duties included medication administration, toileting, daily ADL's, housekeeping, and assisting in the cafeteria
- Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal issues.
- This was a part time job while I was finishing nursing school
Certified Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency And Referral Center Of MN
04.2016 - 05.2019
- I worked in the ER/ICU department, and also in Internal Medicine
- My job duties included nursing care, radiology, drawing and performing lab work, triage, performing MRI's and CT scans, endoscopies, rhinoscopies, and anesthesia
Certified Veterinary Technician
Hudson Road Animal Hospital
12.2003 - 07.2016
- I was in charge of employee scheduling- I made the monthly technician, receptionist, and kennel team schedules
- I was also in charge of the radiology program and was the RSO for the clinic
- My job duties included daily tasks of nursing care, surgery, performing lab work, radiology, taking appointments, client education, reception work, and I helped to train new employees
Certified Veterinary Technician
Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Provided nursing care for patients, surgery (routine and orthopedic), performing lab work, assisting with reproduction, taking appointments, radiology, client education, and some reception work
Certified Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency Clinic
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Provided emergency and critical care for patients, radiology, surgery, performing lab work, some reception work
Education
ADN - Nursing
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN12-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technician
Medical Institute of Minnesota
Bloomington, MN06-2001
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Tracheostomy care
- High level of autonomy
- ADL assistance
- Medical recordkeeping
- Home health care
- Medication administration
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health Care
05.2023 - Current
Certified Veterinary Technician
Carver Lake Veterinary Center
07.2022 - 10.2022
Resident Assistant
Oak Ridge Assisted Living
06.2022 - 07.2022
Certified Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency And Referral Center Of MN
04.2016 - 05.2019
Certified Veterinary Technician
Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital
08.2005 - 08.2006
Certified Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency Clinic
01.2005 - 01.2006
Certified Veterinary Technician
Hudson Road Animal Hospital
12.2003 - 07.2016
ADN - Nursing
Inver Hills Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technician
Medical Institute of Minnesota
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