Amy Geerdes
Detroit Lakes,MN
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
05.2004 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educate patients on a variety of topics such as childbirth, breastfeeding, formula feeding, newborn cares of mom and baby, surgical procedures, and when to return to the hospital.
- Provide care to neonates, including resuscitation, hearing screening, phototherapy, IV treatment for hyperbilirubinemia, and assistance with circumcision.
- Provide OB/GYN nursing care and phone triage to antepartum, labor & delivery, postpartum and post gynecology surgical patients. Assist in OR for cesarean sections.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Serve as a preceptor and lead trainer for new staff on the unit.
- Fulfill Charge Nurse responsibilities including coordinating staff, scheduling procedures, and being a resource for physicians and nursing staff.
- Serve as a float nurse on other units including Medical/Surgical, ICU, and the Emergency Room.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming OB patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Public Health Nurse
Multi County Public Health
09.2001 - 05.2004
- Educated the public on disease prevention strategies through community presentations, workshops, and written materials.
- Increased vaccination rates within the community through targeted campaigns and educational outreach efforts.
- Reduced disease transmission through administering immunizations and providing education on infection prevention.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Attended research meetings, took notes and provided accurate updates on projects.
- Monitored trends in communicable diseases for early identification of potential outbreaks or emerging issues affecting the population''s health status.
- Visited homes to determine patient and family needs.
- Promoted maternal and child health by offering prenatal care, family planning counseling, and well-child visits for families in need.
- Performed post-discharge follow-up and offered counseling services if available.
- Coordinated work groups and outreach activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Merit Care Hospital
12.1996 - 05.2000
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled OB patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Administered medications to OB moms to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Patient care of newly delivered moms/babes
- Assist OB providers with vaginal deliveries.
- Assist and scrub in the operating room with Providers
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Fergus Falls, MN08-2001
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton ND12-1995
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Family education
- Taking vitals
- Patient discharge
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
05.2004 - Current
Public Health Nurse
Multi County Public Health
09.2001 - 05.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse
Merit Care Hospital
12.1996 - 05.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
North Dakota State College of Science
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