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Colten Fast

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Registered Nurse

Allina Health
01.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

Nurse Injector

Clinic Ellena
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide clients with education in regards to esthetic treatments to best suit their esthetic goals.
  • Perform esthetic injections to various areas of the body.
  • Organize and manage client schedule.

Registered Nurse

Sanford Health
08.2020 - 01.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Legacy Healthcare
05.2017 - 08.2020

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dakota Wesleyan University
Sioux Falls, SD
12.2020

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing

Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD
05.2017

Skills

  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Emergency Interventions
  • Critical Thinking
  • Student Training
  • Direct Supervision

Timeline

Nurse Injector

Clinic Ellena
06.2023 - Current

Charge Registered Nurse

Allina Health
01.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Sanford Health
08.2020 - 01.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Legacy Healthcare
05.2017 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dakota Wesleyan University

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing

Lake Area Technical College
Colten Fast