Allie Reichelt
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing eight years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Patient-oriented with strong interpersonal skills dedicated to providing excellent care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Sanford Health Hospital
03.2020 - Current
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in emergency department procedures.
- Streamlined triage processes for more efficient patient assessment and prioritization.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on best practices and clinical decision-making skills.
- Managed emergency department operations, ensuring adequate staffing levels and appropriate allocation of resources.
- Facilitated effective communication between physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Sanford Health Hospital
03.2017 - Current
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough sexual assault examinations and providing essential medical treatment.
- Enhanced the quality of forensic evidence collected during examinations, ensuring accurate documentation and proper handling.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for sexual assault survivors, addressing their physical, emotional, and legal needs.
- Reduced trauma for patients through compassionate care and effective communication techniques during examinations.
- Assisted law enforcement agencies in investigations by providing detailed reports on findings from sexual assault exams.
- Ensured strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures for all evidence collected during examinations, preserving its integrity for potential use in criminal proceedings.
- Developed and implemented protocols to maintain patient confidentiality and protect sensitive information related to cases.
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sanford Health Hospital
06.2016 - Current
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD05.2016
Skills
- Scheduling Coordination
- Emergency Management
- Compassionate patient care
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Team Collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Discharge Planning
- Adaptability in Crisis Situations
- IV insertion and management
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Human Trafficking Awareness
- Staff Education
Certification
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- Certified SANE-A
- Certified SANE-P
Additional Information
- Sanford Co-Chair of the SANE program, mainly focusing on collaboration with SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) members to help facilitate a higher level of care for patients.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Timeline
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Sanford Health Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Sanford Health Hospital
03.2017 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sanford Health Hospital
06.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Morningside College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Augustana University
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- Certified SANE-A
- Certified SANE-P
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