Gretchen Blaufuss
Pine City,MN
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with a strong focus on care coordination, patient and family education, and collaboration across departments. Proven ability to manage complex workflows, anticipate patient needs, and foster relationships with healthcare teams and stakeholders. Demonstrates exceptional organizational and communication skills to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Campus Director of Nursing
Ebenezer Senior Living, Meadows on Fairview
09.2022 - Current
- Lead nursing operations, including staff training, onboarding, and performance management, to drive care quality and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess and address patient and staff needs, implementing effective solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of staff credentials, evaluations, and compliance with training programs.
- Foster open communication with patients and families to address concerns, resolve complaints, and ensure satisfaction with individualized care plans.
- Monitor patient data, care coordination, and care plans to identify risks and provide strategic leadership that enhances care outcomes and quality standards.
Interim RN Support Specialist
Senior Care Solutions
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Placed at St
- Anthony Health & Rehab in the contract role that designed policies, organized practices, and managed complaint investigations
- Completed the temporary assignment successfully including hand-off to the new internal staff member taking over the ongoing case management duties
- Utilized depth of knowledge in nursing practices act and regulatory requirements to design policies and provide training
- Served as the quality control leader that collected data, prepared reports, and provided training
- Partnered with Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) through the investigative processes to address gaps in the clinical operations and monitor the corrective actions
Assistant Nursing Home Administrator
Lakeside Medical Center
03.2015 - 03.2022
- Took on the additional capacity to oversee the daily operations of the nursing home while continuing to manage the nursing staff in the privately owned facility until it ceased operations
- Applied excellent communication skills to cultivate effective working relationships with staff, providers, and community partners
- Performed assessments of the facilities to proactively identify risks and compliance matters to prioritize repairs
- Contributed to operational excellence through service on multiple internal committees
- Obtained and maintained temporary licensure to serve as the administrator of the facility
- Led and developed up to 120 employees in the daily operations with total accountability for compliance
- Placed all residents in new facilities within 1 month of announcing closure while partnering with MDH and other facilities to provide compliant, seamless transition of patients
- Contributed to the delivery of quality patient experiences while working across clinical and commercial operations with strong organizational skills
Nurse Manager, Long Term Care
Lakeside Medical Center
03.2015 - 03.2022
- Supported the delivery of quality care to patients whenever needed to ensure coverage through staffing shortages.
- Evaluated care plans and collaborated with physicians and nurse practitioners as appropriate to contribute to improve outcomes where possible.
- Conducted audits of nursing practices regularly and coordinated corrective actions as appropriate.
- Designed, delivered, and continuously improved the clinical skills training and nursing education programs with a variety of hands-on exercises and workshops.
- Completed nursing assessments on all TCU and long term care residents.
- Initiated and review individualized care plans for patients regularly to monitor utilization and quality.
Registered Nurse
Lakeside Medical Center
06.2002 - 03.2012
- Provided comprehensive nursing care across multiple departments in the medical system, including Hospital, Urgent Care, Surgery Center, and Clinic.
- Documented interactions and care delivered to patients thoroughly.
- Performed assessments and designed or monitored care plans for patients with varying acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, and specialists to facilitate effective care in compliance with the legally defined scope of practice while ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions. Including conducting pre- and post-operative telephone calls.
- Administered conscious sedation for endoscopy procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.
Nursing Assistant
Lakeside Medical Center, Inc.
06.1998 - 06.2002
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN08.2008
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine - undefined
Northwestern Health Sciences University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN05.2002
Skills
- Patient Care Coordination and Advocacy
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Documentation
- Exceptional Verbal and Written Communication
- Process Improvement and Efficiency
- Relationship Building
- Nursing Practices
- Case Management
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Care Planning
- Investigations & Interviews
- Integrity
- Organized
- Problem Solving
- Culturally Responsive
Certification
- CPR, active
- Registered Nurse, Minnesota, active, good standing
- Public Health Nurse
Community Service
- Pine Center Arts Council, Board Member, present
- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Women, President, 2020-Present
Timeline
Campus Director of Nursing
Ebenezer Senior Living, Meadows on Fairview
09.2022 - Current
Interim RN Support Specialist
Senior Care Solutions
05.2022 - 09.2022
Assistant Nursing Home Administrator
Lakeside Medical Center
03.2015 - 03.2022
Nurse Manager, Long Term Care
Lakeside Medical Center
03.2015 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Lakeside Medical Center
06.2002 - 03.2012
Nursing Assistant
Lakeside Medical Center, Inc.
06.1998 - 06.2002
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine - undefined
Northwestern Health Sciences University
- CPR, active
- Registered Nurse, Minnesota, active, good standing
- Public Health Nurse
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
College of St. Scholastica
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rochester Community And Technical College
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