Provided guidance on regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, OSHA, and JCAHO standards.
Reviewed existing processes and identified areas of improvement within the clinical setting.
Analyzed data from surveys or other sources to identify trends in patient care outcomes or educational needs.
Monitored staff compliance with established policies and procedures related to patient safety.
Coordinated patient care services with the medical team to ensure quality and timely delivery of care.
Established strong work network by building professional relationships with physicians and fellow employees.
Assured regulatory compliance and professionalism across patient service.
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Cross Country Healthcare
Omaha, NE
01.2022 - 08.2024
Assessed and evaluated the patient's condition to determine the appropriate course of treatment.
Monitored vital signs, laboratory results and other indicators of progress or deterioration in patients' status.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care delivery.
Facilitated communication between physician, family members and other healthcare professionals regarding treatment options and plan of care changes.
Identified potential problems and complications related to medication administration or treatments provided to patients.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations quickly in order to provide timely interventions for stabilization of the patient's condition.
Participated in the development of teaching plans for patients and families about their diagnosis or illness.
Clinical Nurse Informaticist
Omaha Children's Hospital
Omaha, NE
09.2022 - 08.2023
Participated in the development and implementation of clinical informatics systems for patient care.
Provided training to staff on how to use and navigate through various informatics systems.
Conducted data analysis to improve system performance, accuracy and reliability.
Assisted with creating, maintaining, and troubleshooting databases related to clinical operations.
Identified opportunities for improvement within existing informatics systems.
Worked closely with IT teams to coordinate integration of new technologies into existing infrastructures.
Analyzed user feedback from clinicians and other stakeholders about system features or design changes needed.
Registered Nurse, PICU
Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, MN
04.2019 - 01.2022
Provided direct care to pediatric patients with complex medical needs.
Developed, monitored, and evaluated individualized patient plans of care.
Administered intravenous fluids, medications, and blood products as ordered by physicians.
Performed physical assessments including vital signs monitoring.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate quality patient care.
Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines in decision making regarding patient care.
Monitored clinical outcomes for pediatric patients in critical condition.
Provided emotional support to children and their family members during difficult times.
Performed bedside procedures such as endotracheal intubation or chest tube insertion.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Supportive Living Solutions
Saint Paul, MN
04.2020 - 12.2021
Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
Provided individualized patient-centered care plans that addressed the psychological and social needs of each patient.
Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for mental health disorders.
Conducted intake assessments to evaluate the severity of mental illness or emotional disturbances.
Counseled patients individually and in group settings on topics such as stress management, anger control, substance abuse prevention, and self-improvement strategies.
Supervised activities of daily living such as eating meals, bathing, dressing appropriately, managing money responsibly., for hospitalized psychiatric patients.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and setbacks related to their diagnoses and treatment plans.
Nursing Station Technician
Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, MN
03.2014 - 02.2019
Assisted nurses with various tasks such as taking vital signs, drawing blood, collecting lab specimens, administering medications and treatments.
Monitored patients' conditions by observing physical and mental status and reporting any changes to the nursing staff.
Provided support services to the nursing staff in providing direct care to patients.
Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin count.
Assisted with admissions process by obtaining necessary forms from new patients.
Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care needs.
Provided emotional support to patients who are distressed due to their illness or injury.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
03-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN
08-2013
Skills
Evidence-Based Practice
Performance Improvement
Clinical Supervision
Quality Improvement
Hands-on clinical instruction
Patient Care Oversight
Patient Care
Leadership and mentoring abilities
Clinical Instruction
Performing physical assessments
Quality Assurance
Care Coordination
Pediatric Care
Community health
Direct Patient Care
Patient Condition Monitoring
Monitoring Vital Signs
Attention to Detail
Analytical Skills
Strong Clinical Judgment
Medication Administration
Decision-Making
Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Team Collaboration
Interpersonal Skills
Patient Education
Professionalism
Team building
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Ventilator management
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Airway Management
Family Support
Medical Device Monitoring
Pain Management
Certification
Registered Nurse- MN Board of Nusing
Registered Nurse- Nebraska Board of Nursing
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certified Public Health Nurse
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Educator/Patient Care Coordinator
University of Minnesota Physicians
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse Informaticist
Omaha Children's Hospital
09.2022 - 08.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Cross Country Healthcare
01.2022 - 08.2024
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Supportive Living Solutions
04.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, PICU
Fairview Health Services
04.2019 - 01.2022
Nursing Station Technician
Fairview Health Services
03.2014 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
St. Catherine University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Augsburg College
Registered Nurse- MN Board of Nusing
Registered Nurse- Nebraska Board of Nursing
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certified Public Health Nurse
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