Delaney Jacques
Hermantown,MN
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced clinical settings. Strong clinical judgment and patient advocacy, with the ability to manage complex needs and competing priorities while maintaining composure under pressure. Known for clear communication, teamwork, and collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Seeking a nursing leadership role to expand responsibilities in team coordination, workflow optimization, and operational efficiency. Valued for strong situational awareness, anticipating needs, and supporting both staff and patients in a dynamic clinical environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, General Surgery
Essentia Health
Duluth, MN
12.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for general surgery patients in a high-volume outpatient clinic
- Conduct wound assessments, drain care, and suture/staple removal
- Triage patient calls, assess urgency, and escalate concerns appropriately
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, APPs, and interdisciplinary teams
- Educate patients and families on surgical procedures, recovery, and medications
- Prepare sterile fields, maintain aseptic technique, and ensure proper instrument handling
- Educate patients and families on post-operative pain management plans, safe medication use, and expectations for recovery, reinforcing provider instructions and clinic protocols
Registered Nurse, Mohs Surgery
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City, IA
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Played a key role in opening of an expanded Mohs surgery clinic by assisting with operational planning, supply setup, and assisting with staff onboarding
- Assisted providers with sterile surgical procedures, including Mohs stages, excisions, and complex closures
- Prepared and maintained sterile fields and instruments while adhering to strict aseptic technique
- Performed pre-procedure assessments and post-procedure monitoring
- Assisted with local anesthetic administration and patient monitoring
- Conducted wound assessments, dressing changes, and suture removal
- Delivered patient education on wound care, post-operative pain management, and recovery instructions
- Conducted wound assessments, dressing changes, and suture removal
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Essentia Health
Duluth, MN
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to adult oncology patients in an acute inpatient setting
- Supported patients and families through emotionally complex situations with compassion and professionalism
- Administered medications, blood products, and IV therapies in accordance with provider orders and safety protocols
- Accurately documented assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Provided compassionate end-of-life and palliative care, supporting patient comfort, dignity, and family needs
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mount Royal Pines Assisted Living
Duluth, MN
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided compassionate direct care to residents in an assisted living setting, including ADLs (bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming)
- Assisted with mobility, transfers, and fall prevention strategies to ensure resident safety
- Monitored resident conditions and reported changes to nursing staff and supervisors
- Supported medication reminders and documentation under nurse supervision
- Built strong relationships with residents and families through respectful, patient-centered care
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN12-2021
Skills
- Preoperative and postoperative nursing care
- Post-surgical monitoring and complication recognition
- Surgical clinical triage
- Wound care management, dressing changes, and suture/staple removal
- Pain assessment and pain management
- Sterile procedure setup, maintenance, and takedown
- Assisting with in-office sterile procedures, including excisions, biopsies, lipoma removal, and incision and drainage
- Strong collaborative relationships with surgeons and advanced practice providers
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Effective communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support - Expires 1/2027
- Certified Nurse Injector - Nov 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Mohs Surgery
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
10.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, General Surgery
Essentia Health
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Essentia Health
04.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mount Royal Pines Assisted Living
01.2021 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior College