Alexie Rehwaldt
Elk River,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with years of experience focusing primarily in Emergency Medicine. History in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
North Memorial Health Hospital
07.2015 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Worked in triage to quickly assess and manage patient condition.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wound and multisystem trauma.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams, improving treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
RN, Endoscopy
University Of Minnesota, Fairview
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to provide sedation for endoscopy procedures
- Worked with MDs to manage equipment related to endoscopy procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained endoscopy equipment.
- Worked on call to respond to endoscopy emergencies such as for foreign body in esophagus, GI bleeds.
RN, Emergency Department
University Of Minnesota, Fairview
05.2012 - 12.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked in triage to manage patient care and flow.
- Patient teaching regarding admission and discharge.
- Assisting with rapid sequence intubation.
- Closely working with MDs and other staff for hemodynamic stabilization of critically ill patients.
RN, Float Pool
University Of Minnesota, Fairview
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN05.2011
Skills
- CPR Certified
- ACLS Certified
- ENPC Certified
- Documentation accuracy
- De-escalation techniques
- Adept at use of EPIC software for patient care and charting
- Experienced and efficient with triage
- Flexible with department needs, utilizes strong communication skills with a team player mentality
- Veteran of the US Air Force, served honorably from June 1999-August 2003
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
North Memorial Health Hospital
07.2015 - Current
RN, Endoscopy
University Of Minnesota, Fairview
12.2014 - 07.2015
RN, Emergency Department
University Of Minnesota, Fairview
05.2012 - 12.2014
RN, Float Pool
University Of Minnesota, Fairview
09.2011 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
North Hennepin Community College
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