Danielle Lutz
Excelsior,MN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Efficient in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong interpersonal abilities and communication skills ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
The Emily Program
Saint Louis Park, MN
12.2017 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Processed specimens following established protocols while adhering to strict safety standards.
- Maintained laboratory equipment by performing calibration checks and troubleshooting any malfunctions.
- Conducted quality control testing on incoming materials to ensure accuracy of results.
- Assessed and monitored psychiatric patients' physical and mental health conditions.
- Provided patient education on mental health, medications, lifestyle changes, self-care techniques and stress management.
- Administered medication and monitored adverse reactions to treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals in providing patient care.
- Observed behavior patterns of individuals exhibiting psychotic or depressive symptoms to identify possible causes or triggers for the behaviors.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed for acute issues such as suicide attempts or hallucinations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of venipuncture such as butterfly needle, syringe, vacutainer tubes.
- Assisted physicians in interpreting EKG results to diagnose medical conditions or detect irregularities.
- Provided technical support to physicians in monitoring patient's cardiac rhythms and vital signs.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using EKG machines such as 12-lead ECGs.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Children's hospital and clinics of MN
Minneapolis, MN
05.2001 - 03.2013
- Provided compassionate care for patients with chronic illnesses or terminal conditions.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Performed physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and other procedures to assist physicians during treatment of illness or injury.
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, weight and height measurements; documented results accurately in medical record system.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Assisted physicians during examinations providing necessary instruments and equipment while maintaining sterile technique.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services including medications given and response to treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided direct patient care in a surgical setting.
- Assisted physicians with pre-operative and post-operative care of patients.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers and discharges from the unit.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses and other staff members.
RN
Minnetonka Public School District
Minnetonka, MN
- Performed assessments and treatments of patients according to established nursing care plans.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Performed laboratory tests to monitor patients' glycemic control levels.
- Assessed the effectiveness of diabetes treatments and medications.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN05-2001
High School Diploma -
Hopkins Highschool
Minnetonka, MN06-1996
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Healthcare staff relations
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Clinical Data Interpretation
- Client Education
- Medical Terminology
- Building client relationships
- Patient Safety
- Clinical assessment
Certification
- RN license 1535804
- BLS 10/27/2003
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
The Emily Program
12.2017 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Children's hospital and clinics of MN
05.2001 - 03.2013
- RN license 1535804
- BLS 10/27/2003
RN
Minnetonka Public School District
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Hopkins Highschool
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