Gabrielle Hejlik
Britt,IA
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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hancock County Health System
Britt, IA
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
LPN
MercyOne-North Iowa
Mason City, IA
10.2016 - 12.2021
- Provided holistic care to post-surgical patients and potential surgical candidates in collaboration with Registered Nurses; initiated catheters, rectal tubes, IVs, and NG tubes; administrated PO, IM, SC, and limited IV medications; supervised and oriented new LPNs; assisted nurses with bladder irrigations, dressing changes, and trach cares.
Visual Monitoring Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
MercyOne-North Iowa
Mason City, IA
08.2014 - 10.2016
- Assisting with patient safety through portable cameras for up to 15 patients at a time
- Assisting with patient cares under the supervision and delegation of the nursing staff.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, IA06.2021
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA05.2016
Skills
- PALS certification
- TNCC certification
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Emergency Response
- Emergency Care
Activities
- West Hancock Ambulance Service-Emergency Medical Technician- 2021
- Certificate of Completion: Expanded IV Therapy for LPN-2017
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Trauma Nursing Core Course certification
- National Emergency Medical Technician
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hancock County Health System
01.2022 - 05.2024
LPN
MercyOne-North Iowa
10.2016 - 12.2021
Visual Monitoring Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
MercyOne-North Iowa
08.2014 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ellsworth Community College
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
North Iowa Area Community College