Ashley Ranum
Thief River Falls,MN
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse (RN) skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
06.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing during treatment sessions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Sanford Health
06.2021 - Current
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
LPN
Sanford Health
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Daycare
Self
02.2015 - 02.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Warehouse Worker
Digi-Key
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing effective inventory management and organization systems.
- Optimized storage space, rearranging items to better utilize available square footage.
- Enhanced physical inventory counts, participating in audits to verify stock levels.
Clinical LPN
Sanford Health
09.2010 - 05.2014
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as a preceptor for new LPN hires, contributing to the development of competent nursing professionals within the organization.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols and regularly updating nursing skills and knowledge.
- Administered vaccinations to patients as part of a community immunization program, boosting overall public health efforts.
Clinical LPN
Sanford Health
11.2008 - 08.2010
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by effectively addressing concerns, providing education, and offering emotional support.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Lab Technician
Sanford Health
09.2007 - 11.2008
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN 08.2019 - 05.2021
Diploma - Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN 08.2006 - 08.2007
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
Certification
- BLS and ACLS certified
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
06.2022 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Sanford Health
06.2021 - Current
LPN
Sanford Health
11.2019 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
08.2019 - 05.2021
Daycare
Self
02.2015 - 02.2018
Warehouse Worker
Digi-Key
06.2014 - 02.2015
Clinical LPN
Sanford Health
09.2010 - 05.2014
Clinical LPN
Sanford Health
11.2008 - 08.2010
Lab Technician
Sanford Health
09.2007 - 11.2008
Diploma - Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
08.2006 - 08.2007
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