ANDREA BLECK
Victoria
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 20 years of diverse clinical experience in surgical, infusion, and critical care settings. Expertise in IV therapy, injections, and comprehensive patient assessment ensures high-quality care delivery. Renowned for fostering strong patient relationships and creating exceptional care experiences. Seeking to transition into aesthetic medicine to provide safe, personalized cosmetic treatments that empower clients and enhance confidence in their appearance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU
Twin Cities Orthopedics
Chaska, Minnesota
07.2016 - Current
- Responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patients while in Pre-Op, PACU and Phase II of the Surgery Center.
- Actively communicates with Purchasing Team to ensure appropriate equipment and medications are available to Pre/Post Operative department.
- Collaborate with HUC and coordinate RN care assignments for upcoming business day.
- Communicates surgeons delays, early arrivals to facilitate optimized patient flow.
- Actively communicates with Surgeons and Anaesthesia providers on a daily basis. Identifies and resolves concerns. Escalates concerns to Director when appropriate.
- Leads equipment and patient care in services and related education within the department.
- Serves as manager when Pre-Post Manager is not present. Implements established policies in their absence.
Registered Nurse
Ridgeview Medical Center
Waconia, Minnesota
02.2005 - 07.2016
- Develop and initiate plan of care for surgery using outcomes-based approach.
- Document, reassess and alter plan based on patients response.
- Preoperative and postoperative care including acute pain management.
- Educating patients and family members of discharge from the hospital.
Education
Registered Nurse -
College of St Catherines
Saint Paul, Minnesota01-2004
Skills
- IV therapy and venous access expertise
- Patient consultations and treatment education
- Skin assessment and individualized care planning
- Complication recognition and emergency response
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic charting ad healthcare informatics
Certification
- BLS Basic Life Support
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS Pediatric Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Lead Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU
Twin Cities Orthopedics
07.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ridgeview Medical Center
02.2005 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse -
College of St Catherines