Elise McFarren, BSN, RN

Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience across diverse settings including medical-surgical, labor and delivery, and ICU. Expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Delivers safe, evidence-based care in fast-paced environments, supported by hands-on nursing clinicals and experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

• Medical-Surgical at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND (360 Hours): Performed focused assessments, monitored vitals and reported any changes, administered prescribed medications and treatments, and performed daily cares. This Includes 120 hours practicum on 7E Medical-Surgical Floor in April 2026
• Obstetrics/L&D at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND (60 Hours): Conducted specialized assessments such as fundal checks, monitored fetal heart rate monitors and contractions, aided in birth, and provided care and education to mother and baby.
• Postpartum/Mother-Baby at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND (60 Hours): Assisted in daily cares for mother and baby, performed fundal and lochia assessments, performed newborn physical assessments, and provided family-centered care.
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND (60 Hours): Performed comprehensive patient assessments, Interpreted cardiac rhythms, and performed central line care and maintenance
• Pediatrics & NICU at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND (16 Hours): Worked with a wide range of children and diagnoses, performed cares on premature infants, worked with NG tubes and ventilators, and provided patient and family education
• NICU at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND (8 Hours): Performed neonatal assessments, monitored oxygen status and vital signs, supported feeding and thermoregulation, and provided family education.
• Emergency Department at Altru Hospital & Sanford Hospital in North Dakota (20 Hours): Provided assistance with triaging patients, performed multiple focused assessments, administered medications under RN supervision, and assisted with an initial trauma assessment
• Intensive Care Unit at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND (12 Hours): Provided care for critically ill patients, performed comprehensive assessments, monitored hemodynamic status, and assisted with complex nursing interventions

• Registered Nurse: Minnesota Board of Nursing, License # 2548570
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - Expires June 2028
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Valley Senior Living Care Partner of the Quarter - January 2026