Gina Gakin
Brainerd,MN
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with experience in nurse education. Currently providing direct patient care on a medical unit and also working as an adjunct for Central Lakes College as a nursing clinical instructor. Focused on producing positive student outcome results when simultaneously providing high-quality care to patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Instructor
Central Lakes College
09.2017 - Current
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health Saint Joseph's Medical Center
02.2013 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN05.2013
RN ADN - Nursing
Central Lakes College
501 West College Drive05.2011
Skills
- Supervising students
- Student evaluations
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Supervision
- Patient Care
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Central Lakes College
09.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health Saint Joseph's Medical Center
02.2013 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
College of St. Scholastica
RN ADN - Nursing
Central Lakes College
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