Bethany Strouf
Blaine,MN
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented registered nurse with a strong background in postpartum and newborn care, focusing on family-centered practices. Skilled in conducting assessments, administering medications, and maintaining sterile techniques. Acknowledged for exceptional patient education and communication skills in high-pressure settings. Aiming to leverage nursing experience in dermatology to enhance outpatient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Regions Hospital Family Birth Center
Saint Paul, MN
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinate individualized care plans with providers, lactation specialists, pediatrics, NICU, social services, and other support staff.
- Manage care for high-risk postpartum patients, including severe preeclampsia, hypertension monitoring, postpartum hemorrhage, C-section recovery, diabetes, infections, and other medical complications.
- Perform focused postpartum assessments, including vital signs, fundal checks, bleeding trends, pain assessments, daily skin inspections, and incision site assessments.
- Monitor high-risk newborns, including late-preterm infants, infants with hypoglycemia, jaundice, temperature instability, and other newborn complications.
- Complete newborn assessments, including vital signs, routine skin inspections, weight trends, intake/output, blood glucose trends, and feeding.
- Perform routine newborn screenings, draw labs, and monitor newborns via telemetry.
- Administer routine and high-risk medications via oral, NG, IV, IM, SubQ, rectal, and topical routes to both postpartum patients and newborns with high accuracy and safety.
- Deliver extensive patient education on postpartum recovery, newborn care, breastfeeding, safety, and warning signs to watch for upon discharge.
- Follow unit protocols, respond quickly to emergencies, monitor and interpret lab results, and implement appropriate interventions.
- Support the emotional needs of new parents, and promote bonding and skin-to-skin care.
- Float to Labor and Delivery and NICU units to support staffing needs.
- Precept and mentor newly hired nurses, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, patient-centered care.
- Document accurate findings and care in EPIC.
Server
Olive Garden
Roseville, MN
08.2019 - 11.2023
- Deliver high-quality customer service by greeting guests, taking orders, and ensuring accurate and timely food and beverage delivery.
- Manage multiple tables in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent communication with kitchen and bar staff.
- Handle payments, process transactions, and balance cash drawers with accuracy.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills by resolving guest concerns efficiently, promoting positive dining experiences, and encouraging repeat business.
- Maintain restaurant cleanliness, restock supplies, and follow food-safety and sanitation standards.
- Train new servers in providing exceptional, personable service.
Capstone Student - Labor & Delivery
United Hospital Mother Baby Center
Saint Paul, MN
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provide nursing care to birthing people and newborns under RN/MD supervision.
- Administer medications via all routes under RN/MD supervision.
- Assist with vaginal and cesarean-section deliveries.
- Provide compassionate care to birthing people experiencing a loss.
- Assist in preparing equipment and monitoring patients in the operating room and PACU, following cesarean sections.
- Quick and safe preparation to transfer patients to the operating room.
- Perform sterile cervical exams.
- Insert foley catheters and IVs on birthing people.
- Monitor fetal well-being, and document fetal heart rate and TOCO strips in EPIC.
- Provide culturally sensitive education to patients and families regarding labor progress, postpartum, and newborn expectations.
Student Nurse
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Perform patient assessments, vital signs, pain management, and mobility assistance for postoperative patients on the Spinal and Orthopedic Medical Surgical Unit, and Courage Kenny Rehab Unit.
- Perform basic nursing skills, including catheter care, blood glucose checks, ADLs, documentation, and patient hygiene.
- Assist with wound care, dressing changes, incision assessments, and drain monitoring.
- Support mobility protocols, including log-rolling, ambulation, transfers, and the use of assistive devices.
- Assist in preparing patients for upcoming surgeries.
- Monitor neurovascular status, bowel/bladder programs, pain levels, and postoperative complications.
- Administer medications under RN supervision, and document care in the EMR.
- Collaborate with nurses, physical therapists, and providers to support recovery and discharge planning.
Seasonal Group Leader
University of Minnesota Youth Programs
Saint Paul, MN
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Supervise and engage groups of children in daily activities, ensuring a safe and positive environment.
- Plan and lead age-appropriate games, crafts, and educational activities.
- Manage group transitions, behavior, and conflict resolution using positive guidance techniques.
- Communicate regularly with parents and staff to support each child's needs.
- Assist in cleanup and collaboration between other group leaders.
- Maintain safety standards, monitor attendance, and respond calmly to emergencies.
Culinary Services Aide/Cook
Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center
Mankato, MN
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Prepare and serve meals according to residents' dietary needs, allergies, and texture modifications.
- Follow diet orders from nursing and dietary staff, including accurate portions, and safe food handling.
- Assist with meal prep, cooking, plating, and timely meal delivery to residents.
- Maintain kitchen and dining room cleanliness, wash dishes, sanitize work areas, and follow infection-control protocols.
- Work in a team environment, operating kitchen equipment safely, and stocking supplies to maintain an efficient workflow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN05.2023
Associate of Liberal Arts Degree -
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN05.2017
Skills
- Therapeutic communication
- Problem solving
- Patient advocacy
- Focused assessments
- Detailed documentation
- EPIC charting
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- Time management
- Medication administration
- Quick learning of procedures
- Hands-on technical skills
- Adaptability to clinical environments
- Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams
Certification
• Registered Nurse (RN), State of Minnesota, #2520428, Expires 10/2026
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, Expires 5/2026
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Expires 10/2027
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, Expires 5/2026
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Expires 10/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Regions Hospital Family Birth Center
11.2023 - Current
Capstone Student - Labor & Delivery
United Hospital Mother Baby Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Student Nurse
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Server
Olive Garden
08.2019 - 11.2023
Seasonal Group Leader
University of Minnesota Youth Programs
06.2019 - 08.2019
Culinary Services Aide/Cook
Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University
Associate of Liberal Arts Degree -
Riverland Community College