Elyssa Handlen-Bakk
Minot,ND
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Sanford Health - Contract Staff
Bismarck , North Dakota
08.2021 - Current
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Garrison Memorial Hospital - Contract Staff
Garrison , North Dakota
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trinity Health - Staff Nurse
Minot, North Dakota
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Emergency Medical Technician
Trinity Health - Staff
Minot, North Dakota
06.2013 - 05.2018
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minot State University
Minot, ND05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dakota College Bottineau
Bottineau, ND05.2019
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Dakota College Bottineau
Bottineau, ND05.2019
Certificate - Nursing- LPN
Dakota College Bottineau
Bottineau, ND07.2018
Skills
- Medical Supply Management
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Intramuscular Injections
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Operational Standards
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Diet and Nutrition
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Accurate Documentation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Examination
- Nursing Assignments
- Infection Control Procedures
- Student Precepting
- Delegation and Motivation
- Staffing Requirements
- Medical Emergency Response
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Daisy Award Winner- May 2020
Certification
- Unencumbered North Dakota RN License (R47709)
- BLS - Basic Life Support (Expires 2024)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Expires 2023)
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Expires 2023)
- ASLS- Advanced Stroke Life Support
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified
- Licensed NR-EMT
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Sanford Health - Contract Staff
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Garrison Memorial Hospital - Contract Staff
05.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trinity Health - Staff Nurse
05.2018 - 09.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
Trinity Health - Staff
06.2013 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minot State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dakota College Bottineau
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Dakota College Bottineau
Certificate - Nursing- LPN
Dakota College Bottineau
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