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Work History
Education
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Awards/Volunteer Work
Certification
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Alexandra Wentzlaff

Arlington,Mn

Summary

Hardworking, dedicated, and compassionate RN seeking approval to ...... Doctor Of Nurse Anesthesia Program.

Registered healthcare professional with strong background in critical care environments, equipped to handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs. Excel in team collaboration, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and therapeutic interventions. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication abilities that enhance patient care and team efficiency.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Mayo Clinic Health System
03.2024 - Current
  • Titrating Vasopressor medications
  • Mechanical Ventilation & Non-invasive Ventilation Management
  • Rapid Sequence Intubation, initiation and management
  • Assisting providers with Central and ART line Insertion
  • Arterial Line Management
  • Epic Charting
  • CRRT trained as of August 13th 2025
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critically ill patients in fast-paced ICU environment.
  • Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to assess patient conditions and respond promptly to changes in status.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff on critical care protocols and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
  • Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

Mayo Clinic Health System
03.2022 - 03.2024
  • Preform basic and complex nursing skills
  • Effective patient and provider communication
  • Time management skills
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Preceptor 2023-2024
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care delivery.
  • Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
  • Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time.
  • Helped team manage patient flow by promoting timely placements for admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, education, and empathetic care delivery.
  • Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
  • Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
  • Ensured timely administration of treatments by proficiently starting IVs, inserting Foley catheters, changing dressings, performing wound care procedures among other essential nursing tasks.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by floating to other units as needed, applying comprehensive nursing skills across various clinical settings.

Student Nurse Intern

Medical-Surgical/Oncology Floor, Fairview Ridges Burnsville
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted in administering medications and treatments per physician orders.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Supported daily activities of care, ensuring comfort and safety for patients.
  • Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing

Minnesota State University
12.2021

Skills

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • TNCC
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certified
  • CCRN
  • Public Health Nurse
  • Task and work prioritization
  • Blood transfusion administration
  • Hemodynamics monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Neurological monitoring
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)

Accomplishments

  • Interim Unity Council Member July 2025-November 2025

-Selected through highly competitive process to participate as a unit leader in implementing unit policy's and procedures.

  • Nurse Preceptor
  • AACN Member July 2025

Awards/Volunteer Work

  • Peace Lutheran Sunday School Substitute Teacher 2024-2025
  • Beth's Family Childcare Daycare Volunteer 2024-2025
  • Summa Cum Laude Graduate 2021
  • Helmer J Nilson Memorial Award 2021
  • PSEO Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship 2020
  • Girls on the Run of Greater Mankato 2020
  • Echo Food Shelf Volunteer, Mankato 2020

Certification

CCRN

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

NIH Stroke Scale

Public health Nurse


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Graduate Courses

  • Graduate level chemistry course; Foundations in Nurse Anesthesiology, Saint Mary's University; Fall 2025

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Mayo Clinic Health System
03.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

Mayo Clinic Health System
03.2022 - 03.2024

Student Nurse Intern

Medical-Surgical/Oncology Floor, Fairview Ridges Burnsville
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing

Minnesota State University

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