Carissa Artz

Adaptable and dependable new graduate from Bethel University. My clinical rotations engrained me with the skills to be a collaborative team member while providing exceptional patient-centered care. Skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication.

• MEDICAL-SURGICAL | Mercy Hospital- Unity Campus | August 2024- December 2024
• Performed head to toe assessments, documented in EMR, and coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams.
• MENTAL HEALTH | Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center | October 2024- December 2024
• Administered psychiatric medication, monitored for side effects, and supported patients in developing coping strategies.
• PEDIATRICS | M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital Unit 5 | February 2025- March 2025
• Conducted growth and developmental assessments, provided family-centered education and discharge instructions.
• MATERNAL NEWBORN | DELIVERY ROOMS & NURSERY | M Health Fairview St. Johns Hospital | April 2025
• Provided care to laboring and postpartum patients and newborns.
• Observed deliveries, and immediate newborn cares (APGAR scoring, stabilization). Performed fundal checks and breastfeeding support, safe sleep, and bonding techniques.
• PUBLIC HEALTH | Ramsey County Correctional Facility | March 2025- May 2025
• Conducted health screenings and assessments for underserved populations and learned about social determinants of health and community health needs assessment.
• PRECEPTORSHIP | Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Adult Mental Health Unit | 150 hours
• Developed critical thinking and prioritization skills in high acuity settings and practiced time management and delegation to support staff. Continuing to demonstrate safe medication administration and thorough charting.