Heather Knudson

Started At Allina Health Mercy Hospital 2003.

Worked Med/Surg/Ortho 2003-2004

Emergency Room 2004-2014

Floot Pool 2014-2015

Cardiac 2015-2018 (Charge RN)

Cardiac Step Down/ICU 2018-current (Open Heart/Bypass surgeries, intubated and sedated Patients)

• 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.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
• Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.

Ortho Post-Op floor

Worked as Charge Nurse/Floor Nurse

Rehab Center