Diane Skadsem
Paynesville,MN
Summary
Registered nurse with several years of experience in delivering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Strong collaborative leader with a track record of training new nursing staff while ensuring exceptional service to diverse patient populations. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that enhances patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LTC RN (Travel Assignment)
Ecumen
Detroit Lakes, MN
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medications and treatments, including wound care and patient assessments for condition changes.
- Oversaw floor staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Provided direct patient care, facilitating and assisting with bed mobility, toileting, dressing changes, transfers, and ambulation.
- Managed a patient ratio of 1:40 in a facility with 40 beds.
LTC RN (Travel Assignment)
CentraCare Therapy Suites
Wilmar, MN
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Administered medications and treatments, including wound care and patient assessments for condition changes.
- Oversaw floor staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Provided direct patient care, facilitating and assisting with bed mobility, toileting, dressing changes, transfers, and ambulation.
LTC RN (Fusion Travel Assignment - Extended Contract)
LifeCare Medical Center
Roseau, MN
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Facility Bed Size - 80 beds, Unit Size - 20 beds, Patient Ratio - 1:20, Charting - PointClickCare, Types of Cases - Post Hospital Rehab.
- Administered medications and treatments, including wound care and patient assessments for condition changes.
- Oversaw floor staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Provided direct patient care, facilitating and assisting with bed mobility, toileting, dressing changes, transfers, and ambulation.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and preferences.
LTC RN (Fusion Travel Assignment)
LifeCare Medical Center
Roseau, MN
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Facility Bed Size - 80 beds, Unit Size - 20 beds, Patient Ratio - 1:20, Charting - PointClickCare, Types of Cases - Post Hospital Rehab.
- Administered medications and treatments, including wound care and patient assessments for condition changes.
- Oversaw floor staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Provided direct patient care, facilitating and assisting with bed mobility, toileting, dressing changes, transfers, and ambulation.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and preferences.
LTC RN (Fusion Travel Assignment)
Neilson Place
Bemidji, MN
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Facility Bed Size - 80 beds, Unit Size - 20 beds, Patient Ratio - 1:20, Charting - PointClickCare, Types of Cases - Post Hospital Rehab.
- Administered medications and treatments, including wound care and patient assessments for condition changes.
- Oversaw floor staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Provided direct patient care, facilitating and assisting with bed mobility, toileting, dressing changes, transfers, and ambulation.
LTC RN (Fusion Travel Assignment)
Benedictine Living Community
Crookston, MN
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Facility Bed Size - 80 beds, Unit Size - 20 beds, Patient Ratio - 1:20, Charting - PointClickCare, Types of Cases - Post Hospital Rehab.
- Administered medications and treatments, including wound care and patient assessments for condition changes.
- Oversaw floor staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Provided direct patient care, facilitating and assisting with bed mobility, toileting, dressing changes, transfers, and ambulation.
LTC RN (Travel Assignment)
Hendricks Nursing Home
Hendricks, MN
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Facility Bed Size - 50 beds, Unit Size - 50 beds, Patient Ratio - 1:50, Charting - PointClickCare, Types of Cases - LTC, Rehab.
- Facility Bed Size - 80 beds, Unit Size - 20 beds, Patient Ratio - 1:20, Charting - PointClickCare, Types of Cases - Post Hospital Rehab.
- Administered medications and treatments, including wound care and patient assessments for condition changes.
- Oversaw floor staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Provided direct patient care, facilitating and assisting with bed mobility, toileting, dressing changes, transfers, and ambulation.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and preferences.
LTC RN (Staff)
Assumption Community
Cold Spring, MN
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Facility Bed Size - 80 beds, Unit Size - 20 beds, Patient Ratio - 1:20, Charting - PointClickCare, Types of Cases - Post Hospital Rehab.
- Administered medications and treatments, including wound care and patient assessments for condition changes.
- Oversaw floor staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Provided direct patient care, facilitating and assisting with bed mobility, toileting, dressing changes, transfers, and ambulation.
ADON (Staff)
CentraCare Health
Paynesville, MN
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Facility Bed Size - 80 beds, Unit Size - 20 beds, Patient Ratio - 1:20, Charting - PointClickCare, Types of Cases - Post Hospital Rehab.
- Administered medications and treatments, including wound care and patient assessments for condition changes.
- Oversaw floor staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Provided direct patient care, facilitating and assisting with bed mobility, toileting, dressing changes, transfers, and ambulation.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and preferences.
- Trained and oriented new staff on facility policies and procedures.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as needed.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
Clinical Coordinator (Staff)
Fair Oaks Lodge
Wadena, MN
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Administered medications and treatments, including wound care and patient assessments for condition changes.
- Oversaw floor staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Provided direct patient care, facilitating and assisting with bed mobility, toileting, dressing changes, transfers, and ambulation.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and preferences.
- Trained and oriented new staff on facility policies and procedures.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as needed.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
Clinical Coordinator (Staff)
Frazee Care Center
Frazee, MN
12.2014 - 04.2016
- Administered medications and treatments, including wound care and patient assessments for condition changes.
- Oversaw floor staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Provided direct patient care, facilitating and assisting with bed mobility, toileting, dressing changes, transfers, and ambulation.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and preferences.
- Trained and oriented new staff on facility policies and procedures.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as needed.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
- Implemented patient education programs to promote understanding of treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and progress notes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northland Technical and Community College
Thief River Falls, MN10.2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Care plan development
- Electronic charting
- Staff oversight
- Team leadership
- Treatment Planning
- Ventilator support
- ADL assistance
- Personal care needs
- EMR systems
- IV and venipuncture certified
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- Patient education
- Intake and discharge
- Direct nursing care
- Tracheostomy care
- Physical assessments
Experience Years
10
Charting Experience
- PointClickCare
- Avera
- EPIC
- Matrix
Certification
- BLS
- MN
Current Employer
FUSION MEDICAL STAFFING, LLC, 11808 Grant Street, Omaha, NE, 68164, 877-230-3885, fusionmedstaff.com
Current Traveler
True
Timeline
LTC RN (Travel Assignment)
Ecumen
10.2023 - 12.2023
LTC RN (Travel Assignment)
CentraCare Therapy Suites
06.2023 - 10.2023
LTC RN (Fusion Travel Assignment - Extended Contract)
LifeCare Medical Center
11.2022 - 06.2023
LTC RN (Fusion Travel Assignment)
LifeCare Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
LTC RN (Fusion Travel Assignment)
Neilson Place
03.2022 - 07.2022
LTC RN (Fusion Travel Assignment)
Benedictine Living Community
11.2021 - 02.2022
LTC RN (Travel Assignment)
Hendricks Nursing Home
01.2021 - 10.2021
LTC RN (Staff)
Assumption Community
08.2018 - 12.2020
ADON (Staff)
CentraCare Health
05.2017 - 01.2018
Clinical Coordinator (Staff)
Fair Oaks Lodge
04.2016 - 01.2018
Clinical Coordinator (Staff)
Frazee Care Center
12.2014 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northland Technical and Community College