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Faith Freeman

Chisago City,MN

Summary

Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

GI/GU Medical Surgical RN- Mercy Hospital

Allina Health
Coon Rapids, MN
08.2023 - Current
  • Participated as the unit champion for skin integrity, implementing wound care and prevention strategies, attending quarterly meetings, and relaying information to the rest of the unit.
  • Participated as a member of the unit OQC committee, working to improve the quality of care, improve teamwork, and champion prevention strategies for falls, infection prevention, and skin integrity.
  • Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medication regimens, lifestyle modifications.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, staff members, physicians regarding treatment plans or progress updates.
  • Initiated discharge planning process for each assigned patient upon admission.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical assessments to identify problems or issues requiring medical intervention or follow-up care.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulation.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of nursing assessments and interventions in EMR system.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions related to patient care needs.
  • Responded quickly to any emergent situations that arose within the unit.
  • Served as a preceptor to new staff nurses in the medical-surgical unit.
  • Evaluated laboratory results and diagnostic studies to determine necessary courses of action or plan of care adjustments.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.

Birth Center-Senior Capstone

Health Foundations Birth Center and Women's Clinic
St. Paul, MN
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Assist in the care of multiple patients under supervision of preceptor by assisting with births, going on postpartum home visits, and participating in clinic appointments.
  • Collaborate with midwives to plan holistic care that is individualized to the clients with an emphasis on preventative care.
  • Provide patient education on preventative care, what to expect during labor and delivery, and answer questions about pregnancy both over the phone and in person.

Labor and Delivery/Postpartum Nursing Student

Woodwinds Hospital
Woodbury, MN
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Performed head to toe assessment of postpartum mothers and newborns and assisted in 24-hour newborn testing.
  • Assisted laboring patients with therapeutic pain management by educating on holistic techniques as well as managing medication.
  • Provided breastfeeding education for primipara and assisted her with feedings.

Cardiac Telemetry Step-Down Unit Nursing Student

4Heart, Mercy Hospital
Coon Rapids, MN
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Advocated for patients by reporting abnormal findings to hospital nurses.
  • Provided individualized patient education about Heart Failure and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Post-Op Care.
  • Performed current priorities of care, including ambulation of patients, independent head-to-toe assessment, urinary catheterization, incision care, and management of extravasated IV.
  • Additional clinical sites provided a broad range of experience in public health and adult medical surgical units. Details available upon request.

Childcare Provider and Assistant Teacher

Bilingual Childcare and Education Center
Roseville, MN
06.2018 - 03.2022
  • Provide daily care and developmentally appropriate learning activities for children ages 6 weeks-5 years old.
  • Teach and communicate with the children and staff in Spanish to provide an immersive environment.
  • Collaborate with teaching team of native Spanish speakers to provide quality care for children.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bethel University
St. Paul, MN
05.2022

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Patient education
  • EMR documentation
  • Critical thinking
  • Leadership skills
  • Pre-and Post-operative care
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Emotional support

College And Community Involvement

  • Nurse Mentor, Bethel University Nursing Department, 09/21-05/22, Shift Leader- Bible study leader for freshmen students, school year of 2019-2020.
  • Nursing Department Tutor, 09/19-05/20, 09/21-12/21, Nursing Care of Individuals I
  • Class Representative, 2020-2022, Nursing Skills IV, Pediatric and Maternity Nursing, Population Focused Nursing Care, Practicum VI: Senior Nursing Capstone
  • Mission Trip Volunteer, Community Volunteering, Work Camps through organizations Reach and Group, 2016-Present
  • Worship Leader, Zion Lutheran Church, 2014-2024, Musician and vocalist in worship band.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

GI/GU Medical Surgical RN- Mercy Hospital

Allina Health
08.2023 - Current

Birth Center-Senior Capstone

Health Foundations Birth Center and Women's Clinic
01.2022 - 05.2022

Labor and Delivery/Postpartum Nursing Student

Woodwinds Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021

Cardiac Telemetry Step-Down Unit Nursing Student

4Heart, Mercy Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2021

Childcare Provider and Assistant Teacher

Bilingual Childcare and Education Center
06.2018 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bethel University

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