Arlene Hollenkamp
Grey Eagle,MN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in acute care, operating room, oncology, and assisted living. Drives enhancements in patient support and staff training through effective communication and problem-solving. Skilled in customer service, multitasking, and time management, committed to delivering positive experiences for patients and families.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Manger
Meadow Place Assisted Living
Long Prairie, Minnesota
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed daily operations of assisted living facilities ensuring resident safety and comfort.
- Coordinated housing arrangements for residents, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Supervised staff to maintain high standards of care and adherence to regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive support for residents' health needs.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations and company policies concerning housing operations.
- Implemented training programs for staff on best practices in assisted living care.
- Prepared monthly reports highlighting key metrics such as occupancy rates or delinquency rates.
RN Supervisor
Mother Of Mercy Senior Living
Albany, MN
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care standards.
- Implemented training programs for new nursing staff and caregivers.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Monitored resident health and documented changes in medical records.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss resident health and wellness updates.
- Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
RN
Sauk Centre Hospital
Sauk Centre, Minnesota
12.1997 - 07.2022
- Administered chemotherapy and other medications to patients in infusion center.
- Delivered direct patient care across multiple departments at Sauk Centre Hospital.
- Assisted in emergency situations, ensuring timely responses to critical needs.
- Served as circulator in operating room for 20 years, supporting surgical teams.
- Managed operational functions of department for 20 years, achieving oncology certification.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ridge Water College
Willmar, MN07-1997
Skills
- Compliance management
- Regulatory knowledge
- Training development
- Resident management
- Health coordination
- Senior care
- Patient counseling
- End-of-life planning
- Emergency care
- Surgical nursing
- Oncology nursing
- Health assessments
- Health monitoring
- Medication reconciliation
- Specimen collection
- Intake and discharge
- Report preparation
- Customer relationship management
- Staff supervision
- Team leadership
- Team training and development
- Training development
- Crisis management
- Emergency response
- Problem solving
- Quality improvement
- Effective communication
- Family support
- Supportive services
- Compassionate care
- Health and safety
- Care planning
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
Timeline
Housing Manger
Meadow Place Assisted Living
07.2023 - 07.2024
RN Supervisor
Mother Of Mercy Senior Living
08.2022 - 07.2023
RN
Sauk Centre Hospital
12.1997 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ridge Water College