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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Danielle Hansen

Barnesville,MN

Summary

Driven Nursing Supervisor and acting Inpatient Mental Health Nurse Manager with 9 years of nursing experience, ready to lead a diverse nursing group. Passionate about patient advocacy and team building. Detail-orientated professional with excellent communication skills, promoting a culture of integrity, and quality healthcare delivery.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acting Inpatient Mental Health Nurse Manager

Veterans Health Administration
07.2024 - Current
  • Manage a team of 20 nurses on a 10 bed Inpatient Mental Health Unit, overseeing all aspects of patient care delivery.
  • Communicate with a diverse mental health interdisciplinary team, build rapport and long-term relationships, and achieve veteran satisfaction.
  • Identified process improvement opportunities to enhance veteran care and staff satisfaction.
  • Participate in MHEOCC and Joint Commission readiness tracking, ensuring that regulatory and performance measure indicators for the facility are met.
  • Evaluate nursing performance, mentor team members, and promote ICARE values.

Nursing Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration
04.2023 - Current
  • Provides nursing leadership, guidance, and coverage during off-tours.
  • Assumes responsibilities as delegated by Nurse Managers and Nursing Leadership.
  • Manages staffing and program resources to facilitate safe, efficient, and effective care.
  • A valuable resource for nursing staff; promoting a culture of safety, identifying concerns, and ensuring timely resolution.
  • Utilizes effective communication strategies to support respect and understanding.
  • Provides leadership and actively participates in the development and support of policies, procedures, and standards.

Registered Nurse-Intensive Care Unit

Veterans Health Administration
05.2020 - 04.2023
  • Provided excellent nursing care to veterans in the critical care setting.
  • Acted as a clinical resource for other units within the hospital (i.e ED, 3M, CLC).
  • Participant and active leader of the Rapid Response Team and Code Blue Team.
  • Worked within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement, and adjust patient care to improve outcomes.

Registered Nurse-Pacemaker Clinic

Sanford Health
06.2019 - 05.2020
  • Responsible for the coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, and triage of patients with implanted cardiac devices and external cardiac arrhythmia monitors.
  • Utilized effective time management skills to assist in the prioritizing of patient needs and clinic practice.
  • Maintained professional relationships with providers, device representatives, and floor staff to provide optimal patient care.

Registered Nurse-Cardiac Cath Lab

Sanford Health
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Responsible for monitoring patients during various interventional cardiac, neurological, and vascular procedures.
  • Acted as a leader within a small team consisting of a physician, radiology technician, and cardiovascular invasive specialist.
  • Primary Preceptor to new hires and actively participated in Performance improvement planning within the unit.
  • Strong knowledge of moderate sedation administration and monitoring.
  • Utilized ACLS protocol for deteriorating patients.

Registered Nurse-Physician Quality

Essentia Health
06.2016 - 04.2017
  • Supported the professional activities and coordination of the physician/advanced practice clinician quality program through data and research.
  • Abstracted and analyzed data using clinical indicators via the electronic medical record for clinical peer review.
  • Provided professional oversight and recommendations for the development of monitoring processes of physician/APC practice quality, bylaw, accreditation, and regulatory compliance; supports development of medical staff policies and procedures; and supports physician and administrative leadership.

Registered Nurse-Critical Care Unit

Essentia Health
11.2015 - 06.2016
  • Cared for critically ill patients using the nursing process and utilizing critical thinking to give patients the best outcomes.
  • Delegated and coordinated all nursing care for patients while working effectively within an Interdisciplinary Team to deliver high-quality care.
  • Completed complex assessments of patients while monitoring physical, mental, and emotional status.
  • Managed my time effectively and reacted promptly to emergencies.
  • Worked as part of an Interdisciplinary Team to ensure all patients were given outstanding care.

Registered Nurse-Med/Surg, Inpatient Rehab

Essentia Health
04.2015 - 10.2015
  • Assisted with the coordination of care for patients requiring intensive and acute rehabilitation services.
  • Responsible for monitoring patient progression towards meeting rehab goals.
  • Developed appropriate care plans for patients presented with a variety of ailments.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management

University of Mary At Bismarck
04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

College of St. Scholastica At Duluth
12.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Catherine University At Minneapolis
12.2014

Bachelor of Applied Science - Exercise Science

University of MN-Duluth At Duluth
05.2009

Skills

  • Clinical expertise
  • Medical staff supervision
  • Policy development
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

  • Florence Nightingale Award - May 2019
  • Daisy Award Nominee - April, May, and June 2016, and January 2023
  • Honor Society of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International - December 2022

Certification

  • Registered Nurse MN Board of Nursing
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse American Association of Critical Care Nurses
  • Public Health Nurse MN Board of Nursing

Software

CPRS Medical Record System

Phillips IntelliSpace Critical Care System

EPIC Electronic Medical Record System

Point Click Care Medical Record System

Microsoft IOS

Timeline

Acting Inpatient Mental Health Nurse Manager

Veterans Health Administration
07.2024 - Current

Nursing Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration
04.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse-Intensive Care Unit

Veterans Health Administration
05.2020 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse-Pacemaker Clinic

Sanford Health
06.2019 - 05.2020

Registered Nurse-Cardiac Cath Lab

Sanford Health
09.2017 - 06.2019

Registered Nurse-Physician Quality

Essentia Health
06.2016 - 04.2017

Registered Nurse-Critical Care Unit

Essentia Health
11.2015 - 06.2016

Registered Nurse-Med/Surg, Inpatient Rehab

Essentia Health
04.2015 - 10.2015

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management

University of Mary At Bismarck

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

College of St. Scholastica At Duluth

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Catherine University At Minneapolis

Bachelor of Applied Science - Exercise Science

University of MN-Duluth At Duluth
Danielle Hansen