Elle Frislie
Greenbush,MN
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse and Certified Surgical Technologist with expertise in perioperative care and medical-surgical nursing. Demonstrates effective interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy while enhancing outcomes through critical thinking and care coordination. Versatile in adapting to the dynamic needs of multiple departments, consistently delivering accurate assessments and maintaining strong partnerships with healthcare teams.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse /Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
LifeCare Medical Center
2020 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient care throughout the perioperative continuum, including pre-operative, post-operative, PACU, circulating, scrub, and sterile processing roles.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care among physicians, anesthesia providers, nurses, therapists, and ancillary services to improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, monitored clinical status, and collaborated with providers to support safe and effective care plans.
- Applied critical thinking and decision-making skills to effectively manage multiple patients and competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
- Served as a patient advocate while ensuring quality, safety, and continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on procedures, treatment plans, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and patient care standards.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
LifeCare Medical Center
Roseau, Minnesota
2020 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record system.
- Prioritized workloads based on urgency, ensuring timely patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and health management.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' condition.
- Coordinated discharge planning to facilitate seamless continuity of care after hospitalization.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
LifeCare Medical Center
Roseau, Minnesota
2020 - Current
- Assessed patient health status and collected vital signs.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, medications, and other indicators of health status.
- Administered medications, wound care treatments, immunizations and injections as ordered by physician.
- Provided patient education on treatment plans and medication management.
- Delivered comprehensive health education on disease prevention, risk reduction, and lifestyle management to empower patients in their care.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to ensure compliance with treatment plans.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty services, ensuring timely access to necessary care and resources.
- Facilitated effective communication among primary care providers, specialists, pharmacists, insurers, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Provided emotional support to families dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Assisted in the orientation of new nurses by providing guidance and support during clinical rotations.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to HIPAA regulations.
Procedural Nursing Experience – Endoscopy
LifeCare Medical Center
Roseau, Minnesota
2020 - Current
- Supported colonoscopy and gastroscopy procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort in a fast-paced procedural environment.
- Partnered with providers and support staff to optimize patient flow and uphold quality outcomes.
- Educated patients on procedures and coordinated recovery and discharge care to enhance patient understanding and satisfaction.
Clinical Education & Leadership
- Current
- Developed clinical competencies through hands-on training and mentorship, enhancing team skill levels and patient care.
- Mentored team members in clinical guidance and professional development, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Precepted nursing and surgical technology students, and newly hired staff to ensure effective onboarding and clinical readiness.
- Participated in the creation of instructional training videos utilized for staff education and onboarding.
Vocational Rehabiltiation Technician
State Of Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota
06.2016 - 11.2020
- Educated employers about accommodating employees with disabilities in the workplace.
- Collaborated with employers to create customized jobs or worksite accommodations for disabled clients.
- Advocated for client rights within various vocational settings and services.
- Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interviewing and business and personal etiquette.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Recommended appropriate assistive technology solutions based on an individual's unique needs.
- Provided guidance on applying for disability benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance resource availability for clients.
- Coordinated resources and services between state agencies and private organizations to ensure successful transition into the workforce.
- Developed relationships with local businesses in order to establish work opportunities for clients who are ready for employment.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings with other professionals from different fields in order to coordinate care plans.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, MN01-2024
Associate Degree - Surgical Technology
Northland Community Technical College
East Grand Forks, MN01-2011
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Patient Assessment
- Perioperative care
- Care Coordination
- Care management
- Discharge Planning
- Family education
- Documentation compliance
- Quality Improvement
- EMR systems
- Critical Thinking
- Problem solving
- Time Management & Organization
- Scheduling
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Team coordination
- Teamwork
- Patient Advocacy
- Staff training
- Remote relationship building
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient assessment
Timeline
Vocational Rehabiltiation Technician
State Of Minnesota
06.2016 - 11.2020
Clinical Education & Leadership
- Current
Registered Nurse /Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
LifeCare Medical Center
2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
LifeCare Medical Center
2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
LifeCare Medical Center
2020 - Current
Procedural Nursing Experience – Endoscopy
LifeCare Medical Center
2020 - Current
Associate Degree - Nursing
Northwest Technical College
Associate Degree - Surgical Technology
Northland Community Technical College