Heather R. Conrad
Allina Health
Minneapolis,MN
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Knowledgeable BSN student graduating in December, 2026 from North Dakota State University with solid background in emergency care and patient management. Bringing over 10 years as an LPN in high-acuity urgent care and orthopedic environments. Consistently provided critical care in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient stability and positive outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in rapid assessment and collaborative problem-solving. Skilled in triage, rapid patient assessment, and IV therapy, with a strong ability to prioritize care in fast-paced situations. Aiming to leverage expertise in an Emergency Department RN. collaborative problem-solving.
Work History
Student Nurse
1 Month- Completed 120 hours of emergency room clinical experience under guidance from a preceptor.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by consistently stepping up when additional help was required or requested within the unit or department.
- Developed strong time-management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities during fast-paced hospital shifts.
- Collected specimens and prepared equipment following infection control protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
8 Years 9 Months- Delivered high-acuity urgent care, managing frequent emergency-level presentations effectively.
- Monitor for patient deterioration and escalate care appropriately.
- Mentored new nursing staff on workflow, documentation standards, and patient care routines.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Assist with suturing, splinting, and acute wound management.
- Documented in Epic, ensuring thorough chart review and effective in-basket management.
- Monitored vital signs, reported changes promptly, and supported timely clinical interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments while maintaining compliance with provider orders and care plans.
- Performed wound care, specimen collection, and routine clinical procedures following safety protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
2 Years- Managed care for renal patients at high risk for acute complications to ensure timely interventions and support.
- Educated patients on early symptom recognition and strategies for readmission prevention to enhance overall health outcomes.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented assessments, vital signs, and care interventions in electronic health records accurately.
- Collaborated with registered nurses, physicians, and care teams to coordinate patient-centered treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Skills
Triage & Patient Prioritization
Emergency Procedures
Patient assessments
Medication administration
Wound management
IV Insertion & Phlebotomy
Specimen Collection
Epic EMR
Vital signs monitoring
12-Lead EKG
Certified in CPR/AED
Strong clinical judgment
Critical thinking
HIPAA compliance
Medication management
Splinting & Casting
Patient documentation
Certification
LPN — Minnesota (Active)
BLS — Current
Timeline
Student Nurse
Mercy Hospital, Emergency Department
09.2026 - 10.2026Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Allina Health
01.2018 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Optum
01.2016 - 01.2018Read More
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Anoka-Hennepin Technical College
Practical Nursing from Practical Nursing
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