Haley Huls
Eagan,MN
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
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiology Pre/Post Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
07.2021 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- 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.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Involvement with unit committees and staffing schedules
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Reduced patient recovery times by implementing efficient care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores through providing compassionate, personalized care and addressing individual needs.
- Assessed and monitored patients'' conditions, promptly identifying changes in vital signs and responding accordingly to prevent complications.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, ensuring effective communication and fostering trust in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions for patients transitioning from the medical unit to home or rehabilitation facilities, reducing readmission rates.
- Managed time effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency levels during high-stress situations or periods of increased workload demands.
- Supported unit leadership as a member of the nursing committee by offering innovative ideas for improving nursing practices and contributing to policy development.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Trained Medication Aide
Country Manor Nursing Home
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Improved patient care by accurately administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Enhanced medication management by maintaining detailed records of administered doses, adverse reactions, and other pertinent information.
- Streamlined medication administration processes by organizing and restocking medication carts for maximum efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors with vigilant monitoring of patients'' vital signs and symptoms before and after administering medications.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations by completing ongoing continuing education requirements related to medication administration.
- Monitored inventory levels of essential medications, alerting supervisory staff when supplies were low or nearing expiration dates to ensure timely replenishment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country Manor Nursing Home
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Health Technician
Stearns County Jail
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Enhanced patient care by accurately collecting and analyzing health data.
- Improved clinic efficiency by streamlining medical record documentation processes.
- Administered diagnostic tests for accurate patient diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of patient information handling and storage processes.
- Assessed patient vital signs regularly, alerting appropriate staff members of any abnormalities or concerning changes.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN05.2019
Associate of Arts - Generals
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN05.2014
Skills
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Medical assessment
- Procedure preparations
- Infant vitals monitoring
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Lab result interpretation
- Team Coordination
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS/ ACLS - Basic Life Support/ Advanced
- CPR/AED
- ECG Monitoring
- Restraints
- AVADE
Additional Information
I have annual e-praisals from the last four years of working at Mayo Clinic with positive feedback from nursing managers and coworkers on the type of employee and leader I am.
Timeline
Radiology Pre/Post Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
07.2021 - Current
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
01.2020 - 07.2021
Trained Medication Aide
Country Manor Nursing Home
03.2018 - 12.2019
Health Technician
Stearns County Jail
04.2017 - 12.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country Manor Nursing Home
07.2015 - 03.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Cloud State University
Associate of Arts - Generals
Ridgewater College
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