Annina Strommen
RN, PHN, CD (DONA)
Robbinsdale,MN
Summary
Patient-focused and empathetic registered nurse, seeking new opportunities to expand knowledge and skillset. Specialized practice from roles in mental health, medical/surgical, and orthopedic nursing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
<p>Allina Health</p> <p></p>
Abbott Northwestern H7200 Orthopedics
05.2021
- Give and receive thorough reports on patients to optimize care
- Assess patients holistically for post-surgical recovery and any areas of concern, monitor vital signs, and report any concerning or abnormal findings to provider
- Maintain a safe environment for all patients through use of safe patient handling, patient education, and admission processes,
- Administer medications and cares per orders and facility policies, and assess for relief of symptoms and adverse or side affects
- Encourage patients' participation in physical and occupational therapy activities
- Collaborate and communicate with patients, fellow RNs, care providers, Social Workers, Physicians, Case Workers, and PT/OT therapists to determine patients' plan of care
<p>Allina Health</p> <p></p>
Abbott Northwestern Mental Health CK3900
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Give and receive thorough reports on patients to optimize care
- Assess patients for physical and mental well being, as well as suicide and/or self-harm ideation, hallucinations and/or delusions
- Maintain safe environment for all patients through 15 minute checks, admission processes,
- Administer medications and cares per orders and facility policies, and assess for relief of symptoms and adverse or side affects
- Encourage patients' participation in group therapy activities
- Collaborate and communicate with patients, fellow RNs, care providers, Social Workers, Physicians, Case Workers, and therapists to determine patients' plan of care
- Utilize deescalation techniques with agitated patients, and empathic listening skills when working with all patients
<p>Self-employed Birth and Postpartum Doula</p> <p></p>
Pisces Doula
02.2013 - 09.2017
- Supported, educated, and guided 23 families before, during, and after the birth process
- Provided education in baby care, and breastfeeding support
- Retained additional relevant skills and certifications
- Referred clients to other professionals and care providers when necessary
- Implemented critical thinking and problem solving skills to support clients in managing pain and fear
- Managed finances, website, and organization for owning a small business
- Childbirth Collective member
- Www.piscesdoula.com
Work History
<p>The Mother Baby Center at Abbott Northwestern </p> <p></p>
Capstone Preceptorship: Postpartum
<p>The Mother Baby Center at United </p> <p></p>
<p>People Incorporated Mental Health Services</p> <p></p>
<p>Public Health Nursing: Pregnant and Parenting Teens</p> <p></p>
<p>Nursing: Care of the Family</p> <p></p>
<p>Hennepin Health Inpatient Psychiatry</p> <p></p>
<p>Bayada Home Health Care</p> <p></p>
<p>American Indian Community Development Corporation Hennepin County Detox</p> <p></p>
Education
Metropolitan State University, BS Nursing
St Paul, MN 08.2016 - 05.2019
Metropolitan State University, BA Technical Communication
St Paul, MN 08.1999 - 05.2002
Skills
Member of MN Holistic Nursing Association Aug 2018-present
Member of Childbirth Collective Sept 2014-Dec 2017
Member of Vestry (church governing body), and Social Justice Committees, Radical Hospitality and Racial Justice Committee Jan 2018-present
Exceptional interpersonal and written communication Creative problem solving Logical and critical thinker Cultural humility and cultural awareness Thorough, intuitive, and compassionate patient education Efficient time management and attention to detail Diverse life and work experiences
Presentations and Projects
Certification
CPR & Basic First Aid
Timeline
Allina Health
Abbott Northwestern H7200 Orthopedics
05.2021
CPR & Basic First Aid
10-2019
Allina Health
Abbott Northwestern Mental Health CK3900
09.2019 - 05.2021
Metropolitan State University, BS Nursing
08.2016 - 05.2019
DONA Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula
11-2015
Rebozo Training
09-2015
Spinning Babies™
07-2014
Prenatal Yoga Instructor
11-2013
Self-employed Birth and Postpartum Doula
Pisces Doula
02.2013 - 09.2017
Metropolitan State University, BA Technical Communication
08.1999 - 05.2002