Resourceful professional with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cloquet Memorial Hospital
Cloquet, Minnesota
11.1994 - Current
Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
Instructed family members on how to administer medications at home safely and properly.
Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
Education
Associate of Arts - Registered Nursing
FDLTCC/LSC
Cloquet, MN
05-2005
Associate of Arts - EMT-P
WITC/Superior
Superior, WI
05-2003
Skills
Medical Records Management
Privacy and confidentiality
Direct Patient Care, Compassionate Care
Patient Assessments, Airway Management
Vital signs monitoring, Medication Administration
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Problem-solving abilitieS
Critical Thinking
Effective Communication
IV drug therapy management
Procedure Assistance
Medication and IV administration
Professionalism
Compassionate and Caring
Accomplishments
I have worked as the Stroke Coordinator for CMH for the past 3 years. During this time CMH has received it's most recent Acute Stroke Hospital recertification.
For 3+ years I have been the CMH trauma registrar. This is a role that has allowed the assisting for the recertification as a Level 4 Trauma Center.