Rebecca Jeurissen
Shakopee,MN
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute
Shakopee, MN
03.2020 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic and acute cardiac illnesses.
- Worked alongside cardiologist and cardiology APPs in clinic to ensure patients understand what was discussed and reviewed during their clinic visit.
- Took and entered orders into the electronic medical record.
- Assessed patient symptoms over the phone and provided a plan of care.
- Answered medical messages sent in from patients in a timely manner.
- Used critical thinking to determine when messages need to be sent along to the provider or if able to provide recommendations within the nursing scope.
- Accurately documented patient calls, medical messages, or in-person visits.
- Called patients with their cardiac test results and assisted in implementing the recommendations laid out by the provider.
- Provided education to patients on upcoming cardiac testing or procedures.
- Precepted new nurses.
- Delegated tasks to clinic techs and other support staff in the clinic.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by keeping up with continuing education hours.
Registered Nurse
Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute
Minneapolis , MN
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Same position as above, different location
Registered Nurse
Allina Health Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
04.2013 - 11.2018
- 32-bed telemetry floor.
- Provided care on a busy cardiac unit to patients with various heart conditions, specializing in the care of patients after open heart surgery.
- Monitored vitals, labs, EKGs, and telemetry monitors.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and topical routes.
- Monitored blood sugars and managed insulin through subcutaneous injections and insulin drips.
- Monitored surgical incisions for infection, dehiscence, and healing.
- Inserted and monitored for any complications of Foley catheters.
- Collaborate with physicians, PT, OT, ST, social workers, and case managers to maximize the patient's overall care.
- Acted in the charge nurse role for many shifts.
- Provided nursing care to 3-6 patients each shift.
Registered Nurse
United States Navy Reserve
Minneapolis , MN
11.2010 - 08.2014
- Worked in the medical department, providing care to over 900 reserve individuals.
- Complete physical health assessments to reservists to keep them healthy and ready to deploy.
- Monitored vitals, administered immunizations, and performed blood draws.
- Taught and guided enlisted members within our unit.
Registered Nurse
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
Tucson, AZ
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Cared for patients with neurological conditions including but not limited to: CVA’s, spinal complications and surgeries, seizures, dementia, Alzheimer’s, brain tumors, brain injuries etc
- Provided nursing care to 5 patients each shift, utilizing the nursing process.
Registered Nurse
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
Phoenix, AZ
10.2012 - 01.2013
- 30 bed medical surgical and orthopedic floor.
- Cared for patients with a variety of medical conditions, including but not limited to: pancreatitis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, colitis, exacerbation of COPD, asthma, influenza, ETOH withdrawal, wound abscess, etc.
- Provided wound care to abscessed wounds.
- Provided care and emotional support to 5-6 patients and their families each shift.
Registered Nurse
Minnesota Masonic Home
Bloomington , MN
02.2010 - 10.2012
- Transitional Care Unit is a 60 bed rehabilitation floor
- Cared for patients with a variety of medical conditions and post-op surgical patients: CHF, COPD, stroke, cancer, sepsis, various joint replacements, CABG, spinal, et
- Provided care for 10-12 patients each shift.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota School of Business
Richfield, MN12-2009
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Precepting
- Data Collection
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Lab result interpretation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- Active RN license in MN: R- 193591-2
- Certified in BLS through Allina Health
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute
11.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Allina Health Abbott Northwestern Hospital
04.2013 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
01.2013 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
10.2012 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
United States Navy Reserve
11.2010 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse
Minnesota Masonic Home
02.2010 - 10.2012
- Active RN license in MN: R- 193591-2
- Certified in BLS through Allina Health
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota School of Business
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