Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Emmie Lolkus

Slayton,MN

Summary

Progressive individual with expertise in prioritizing and recommending improvements, with a background assisting in policy, procedure and contract review processes. Am motivated to become a confident Performance Improvement Coordinator ensuring that all processes meet regulatory and legal requirements.

Competent professional knowledgeable in driving quality improvement programs. Leverages breadth of medical knowledge to offer guidance, education and train employees on health-related topics.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

Murray County Central/Murray County Medical Center

Medical Terminology and Careers Teacher
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Design and implement curricula to educate students and prepare them for employment covering topics like patient care, long-term care, hospital procedures, the requirements for certified nursing programs, and medical safety measures.
  • Develop and implement lessons to teach skills required for students to master medical terminology competencies and knowledge.
  • Develop and plan appropriate instructional strategies including face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line course delivery.

Murray County Medical Center

Diabetes Nurse Educator
09.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute and evaluate the plan of care, tailored to each patient's unique situation, history, and learning preference.
  • Provide education related to diabetes and the disease process; medication, diet and nutritional monitoring; foot care, prevention and care of complications; blood glucose monitoring and the techniques of self-monitoring and injection.
  • Develop and implement educational programs for diabetic staff, patients, and families

Sanford Medical Center; Murray County Medical

ACLS/PALS/BLS Instructor
05.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Applies adult learning techniques. Adapts and develops training materials. Prepares and adapts lesson plans based on American Heart Association curriculum and principles using competency based education. Instructs and imparts information in an interactive participative manner eliciting frequent responses.
  • Organizes classroom and required paperwork to conduct classes and obtain certification for participants in a manner that promotes optimal learning.
  • Selects and uses audiovisual hardware and software to reinforce learning.
  • Evaluates and documents classroom and laboratory reaction and learning of trainees utilizing the program and state approved formats.

Murray County Medical Center

Stroke Coordinator
10.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • An expert clinician who provides leadership for the healthcare and management of patients experiencing stroke in adult populations.
  • Ensure all patients of the institution receive high quality evidence-based care through the provision of expert consultation and practice oversight.
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team developing, implementing, and evaluating standards of care and/or protocols to improve patient care, practice and/or systems.
  • Collaborate with clinical leaders to ensure a well-coordinated, multidisciplinary program of care and education across settings.
  • Identify key programmatic outcomes specific to stroke self-care management, analyzing current educational initiatives, planning for improvements, and systematically integrating them into practice to ensure patient learning and promote improved clinical outcomes.
  • Collaborate with the MN Dept of Health and our Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center at Sanford, Sioux Falls to report stroke statistics and evaluate performance improvement.

Murray County Medical Center

Emergency Registered Nurse
06.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborated with providers to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious traumas of all ages, strokes, heart conditions, etc .
  • Proficient in using nursing interventions while performing procedures, coordinating care; including transfers to higher levels of care and mental health facilities.
  • Educate patients and families on patient care discharging instructions.

Murray County Medical Center

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
08.2016 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Assisted the CNO in executive-level management of resources, strategic planning and development of policies and procedures which ensure congruence with the mission and vision of the organization.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
  • Assisted the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in providing leadership to nurse employees that will enroll their support, create ownership of goals, and have them actively participate in decisions that impact the hospital.
  • Staffed/scheduled the nursing floor (medical and emergency room) - still maintain this job role.
  • Collaborate with ER providers to manage their schedule.
  • Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
  • Attended and conducted assorted meetings.

Education

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
12.2013

University Overview

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Associate of Science from Nursing
05.2010

University Overview

Skills

  • Excellent Interpersonal Communication and Teamwork; including active listener
  • Creative mindset for improvement strategies
  • Ability to analyze data and collaborate to implement change
  • Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader

Timeline

Medical Terminology and Careers Teacher
Murray County Central/Murray County Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Murray County Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
ACLS/PALS/BLS Instructor
Sanford Medical Center; Murray County Medical
05.2020 - Current
Stroke Coordinator
Murray County Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Murray County Medical Center
08.2016 - 10.2021
Emergency Registered Nurse
Murray County Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
University of South Dakota
Associate of Science from Nursing
Emmie Lolkus