Gina Skovholt
Mooreton,ND
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Technician
USDA Farm Service Agency
Wahpeton, ND
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Organized and maintained digital files and databases of information related to programs.
- Analyzed feedback from participants about their experiences with our programs in order to make improvements where needed.
- Researched best practices for running successful programs in order to provide guidance when needed.
- Responded to inquiries from participants regarding services offered by the program.
- Provided administrative support during special events associated with the program.
- Conducted research on various topics related to the program.
- Attended training sessions to stay up-to-date on program policies and procedures.
- Produced program contracts, forms and documents to obtain required signatures.
- Organized and maintained records and files in digital library and physical filing system.
- Answered questions and provided information to current and potential program participants.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Scheduled service and changed and ordered toner to keep printers and copiers functioning.
- Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data and answering phones.
RN Staff Nurse
Sanford Health
Wahpeton, ND
03.2013 - 11.2022
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Cultivated professional conduct operating under triage nursing care guidelines.
- Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
- Documented services discussed and provided details in electronic medical records.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
- Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit
Sanford
Fargo, ND
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Sanford Medical Center
Fargo, ND
06.2006 - 02.2011
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Staff LPN
Meritcare Hospital
Fargo, ND
01.2005 - 05.2006
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
NDSCS
Wahpeton, ND05.2006
Associate of Science - LPN
NDSCS
Wahpeton, ND12.2004
Associate of Science - Small Business Administration And Management
UAA MatSU
Wasilla, AK12.1999
Skills
- Charting and Documentation
- EPIC EMR
- Clear Patient Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Decision Making
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Nursing Consultation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Care Oversight
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Preventive Healthcare
- Building Trust and Rapport
- HIPAA and Confidentiality
- Treatment Recommendations
- Community Program Referrals
- Medical Device Prescriptions
- Test Interpretations
- First Aid
- Infection Control
- Microsoft Office
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Delegation and Motivation
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
Timeline
Program Technician
USDA Farm Service Agency
05.2023 - 10.2024
RN Staff Nurse
Sanford Health
03.2013 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit
Sanford
03.2011 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Sanford Medical Center
06.2006 - 02.2011
Staff LPN
Meritcare Hospital
01.2005 - 05.2006
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
NDSCS
Associate of Science - LPN
NDSCS
Associate of Science - Small Business Administration And Management
UAA MatSU
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