Amy Torkelson
Rochester,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and psychiatric care. 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. Work with patients that have major depressive disorders, psychotic processes, affective disorders, anxiety disorders, and comorbid substance abuse. Trained in de-escalation techniques, self protection and management of volatile situations. Experience working with both violent and aggressive patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ge2e, Adult Acute Care Psychiatry
01.2021 - Current
- Utilized various modes of treatment that included group therapy, individual supportive therapy, behavior modification, pharmacology, electroconvulsive therapy, and recreational therapy
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Planed, implemented, evaluated, and communicated with interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Jo7c, Complex Intervention Unit
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Cared for patients with complex medical/surgical and behavioral health needs
- Learned to key in on patient behaviors and redirect potential violent behavior or threats
- Experienced team work in a highly stressful environment
Registered Nurse
Dom 6d, Gastroenterology
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
Augsburg College
Rochester, MN12.2019
Associate In Science In Nursing -
Rochester Community & Technical College
Rochester, MN12.2014
Bachelor Of Science In Marketing -
Winona State University
Winona, MN12.1991
Skills
- Adapting to unpredictable situations
- Adjunct Nurse - group leader
- Staff Leadership / Charge Nurse
- Duty Delegation
- Resource Allocation
- Critical Thinking
- Delegation Skills
- Decision Making
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ge2e, Adult Acute Care Psychiatry
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jo7c, Complex Intervention Unit
01.2017 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Dom 6d, Gastroenterology
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
Augsburg College
Associate In Science In Nursing -
Rochester Community & Technical College
Bachelor Of Science In Marketing -
Winona State University
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