Hope Blackford
Eden Prarie,MN
Summary
Dedicated RN with 3 years experience in the Peds MS FP. Highly organized self-starter skilled in multitasking and prioritizing patient needs. Proven to remain calm under pressure and tactfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently facilitating strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Specifically interested in developing and applying skills within the critical care setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- Pediatric Med/Surg Float Pool
M Health Fairview Masonic Childrens
09.2021 - Current
- Provide quality care for diverse group of pediatric patients and their families across med/surg, med/surg IMC, oncology and BMT units
- Apply infection prevention techniques when working with neutropenic populations
- Maintain G/J tubes, PIVs, and central lines including medication administration, sterile line/cap/dressing changes, blood product administration, and TPN/lipid initiation
- Collaborate closely with RT, vascular access and providers from endocrinology, cardiac, heme/onc, GI/GU, neurology, and surgery teams.
Server
Lago Tacos
05.2016 - 06.2020
- Developed strong multi-tasking, time management, teamwork, and interpersonal skills in fast-paced, customer-focused environment
- Resolved customer concerns and facilitated communication between staff and customers.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Department of Chicano and Latino Studies, University of Minnesota
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted a professor in archiving, collecting, and organizing physical and digital materials to be used within the publication process
- Independently created a systematic process to digitally archive physical materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN) -
School of Nursing, University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05.2021
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Minnesota Board of Nursing, 158602-2
- Public Health Nurse, Minnesota Board of Nursing, 30944
- PEARS Provider, American Heart Association, 12/06/2023
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association, 05/23/2024
Practicum Experience
- Emergency Department (180hr) Wyoming, MN, 01/2021-05/2021
- Pediatric Medical/Surgical (88hr) Minneapolis, MN, 09/2021-12/2021
- Public Health (56hr) Washington County, 03/2020-05/2020
- Postpartum/Labor and Delivery (56hr) Minneapolis, MN, 01/2020-03/2020
- Oncology/Hematology (56hr) Minneapolis, MN, 10/2019-12/2019
- Behavioral Health, (56hr) Minneapolis, MN, 09/2019-12/2019
- Behavioral Health (56hr) St. Paul, MN, 09/2019-12/2019
Timeline
RN- Pediatric Med/Surg Float Pool
M Health Fairview Masonic Childrens
09.2021 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Department of Chicano and Latino Studies, University of Minnesota
01.2018 - 05.2019
Server
Lago Tacos
05.2016 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN) -
School of Nursing, University of Minnesota
- Registered Nurse, Minnesota Board of Nursing, 158602-2
- Public Health Nurse, Minnesota Board of Nursing, 30944
- PEARS Provider, American Heart Association, 12/06/2023
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association, 05/23/2024
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