Billie Jo Gielen
Grand Rapids,MN
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency and critical care settings, skilled in telephonic triage and patient education. Committed to applying clinical guidelines and critical thinking to improve patient care and support interdisciplinary teams. Actively seeking a remote opportunity as a Telephonic Nurse.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Grand Itasca
Grand Rapids, MN
10.2025 - Current
- Oversee hospital-wide operations including ED, ICU, Med/Surg, OB, and Pediatrics, ensuring appropriate level of care and resource allocation
- Analyze patient acuity and staffing needs to support safe, effective care delivery
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient placement and care transitions
- Apply hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory standards to operational decisions
- Serve as a clinical resource for complex cases, supporting staff in decision-making and escalation
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Essentia Health Deer River
Deer River, MN
10.2016 - 03.2026
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and triage, determining appropriate level of care based on clinical presentation
- Utilize critical thinking to evaluate patient data and initiate evidence-based interventions
- Ensure accurate, timely documentation in EPIC to support continuity of care and compliance
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and follow-up care
- Maintain strict adherence to clinical protocols, safety standards, and medication verification processes
Flight Nurse
Guardian Flight
Grand Rapids, MN
05.2022 - 10.2025
- Delivered advanced critical care during air and ground transport, managing high-acuity patients
- Assessed and stabilized patients using advanced clinical judgment and evidence-based protocols
- Performed invasive procedures and managed ventilators, hemodynamics, and medication infusions
- Coordinated with sending/receiving facilities and medical control to ensure continuity of care
- Documented patient status and interventions thoroughly to support clinical and regulatory requirements
- Prioritized patient care needs in dynamic, high-pressure environments
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Support Within Reach
Grand Rapids, MN
07.2014 - 06.2019
- Coordinated care with law enforcement, healthcare providers, advocacy services to ensure comprehensive support for patients
- Applied trauma-informed care principles to support patient outcomes
- Conducted detailed forensic assessments and documentation for legal and medical use
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN01-2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
Hibbing Community College
Hibbing, MN01-2014
Skills
- Patient triage
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Patient acuity analysis
- Electronic health records management
- Healthcare software usage
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education and communication
- Staff management
- Team management
- Time management expertise
- Critical thinking skills
Certification
- CFRN (Certified Flight Registered Nurse)
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- TNCC
- NRP
- NIMS 100
- NIMS 200
- NIMS 700
- NIMS 800
Credentials
- BSN
- RN
- CFRN
Additional Nursing Experience
- Subacute Nurse Manager
- Labor & Delivery RN
- Med/Surg/OB/ED RN
- Transitional Care RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Grand Itasca
10.2025 - Current
Flight Nurse
Guardian Flight
05.2022 - 10.2025
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Essentia Health Deer River
10.2016 - 03.2026
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Support Within Reach
07.2014 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of St. Scholastica
Associate Degree - Nursing
Hibbing Community College