Heather Coughlin
Webster,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate upcoming registered nurse with previous experience in direct patient care, medication administration, 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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Nurse Intern
St. Francis Regional Medical Center
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care to diverse populations in the critical care setting including trauma, cardiovascular, neurologic, pulmonary, and surgical cases.
- Provided education to patients and families on critical care conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies to empower them in their healthcare journey.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Praha Village
2020.01 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major in Nursing, Minor in Child Advocacy Studies
Winona State University
Winona, MN12.2024
Relevant Work Experience
Senior Capstone
Gundersen Lutheran Hospital – La Crosse, WI Fall 2024
Emergency Department
Acute Care Practicum
Gundersen Lutheran Hospital – La Crosse, WI Spring 2024
Labor and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Pediatrics
Gundersen Lutheran Hospital – La Crosse, WI Fall 2023
General Medical Unit
Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN Spring 2023
Neurology Unit
Leadership Experience
- Peer tutoring: Pre-nursing prerequisites
- Peer mentor: Pre-nursing students
- Supplement to instruction leader for anatomy and physiology
- Supplement to instruction leader for microbiology
- Winona State University campus ambassador
Timeline
Critical Care Nurse Intern
St. Francis Regional Medical Center
2024.06 - 2024.08
Certified Nursing Assistant
Praha Village
2020.01 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Major in Nursing, Minor in Child Advocacy Studies
Winona State University
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