Elanda Essig, BSN, RN, CCRN, CSC
Lewiston,MN
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
Rochester, MN
07.2024 - Current
- Responsible for direct patient care, patient/family education, coordination of transition of care in a highly specialized adult cardiac surgery - heart/lung transplant - critical care unit.
- Manage critically ill patients following cardiothoracic surgery and/or cardiac related illness requiring mechanical device support; proficient in titration and management of vasoactive medications for hemodynamic support and interpretation of data from invasive hemodynamic monitoring devices.
- Competent in various devices including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), ventricular assist devices (RVAD/LVAD/IMPELLA), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
- Trained in post cardiothoracic care of pediatric patients as well as aforementioned devices as applicable to the pediatric population.
- Preceptor, Charge Nurse and Unit Coordinating Council Chair of Education Committee.
Emergency Medical Technician
City Of Lewiston
Lewiston, MN
01.2021 - Current
- Provide first aid treatment, emergency care, and life support to sick or injured individuals in the prehospital setting.
- Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel.
- Collaborate with advanced life support entities (ground and air) for intercepting patient care, as well as fire department personnel and law enforcement, as necessary.
- Served 2011-2018, 2021-present.
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
Rochester, MN
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Experience in communicating with multidisciplinary teams, working in a team environment, ability to adapt to a multitude of different situations while caring for medical patients with a broad spectrum of diagnoses as well as surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring.
- Preceptor and Certified Nurse Teacher (CNT).
Licensed Practical Nurse
Winona Health
Winona, MN
10.2013 - 08.2016
- Provide thorough, patient centered care through the nursing process for a diverse patient population under direction of registered nurse or providers while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Charge LPN experience
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI05-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN06-2012
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Winona State University
RochesterSkills
- BLS (exp: 9/26)
- ACLS (exp: 9/26)
- PALS (exp: 2/26)
- Certified Registered Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
- Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC)
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses Member
- State of MN Registered Nurse Licensure (exp: 10/26)
- Certified BLS Instructor
- Preceptor, Charge Nurse
- Unit Coordinating Council Chair of Education Committee (2023-present)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Volunteer Ambulance
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
07.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
City Of Lewiston
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
08.2016 - 07.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Winona Health
10.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rochester Community And Technical College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Winona State University
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