Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 2 years of ICU experience committed to providing patients with the highest quality of care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Neuro Surgical ICU RN
North Memorial Health Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Provided advanced nursing care to critically ill patients in a high acuity 16 bed Level 1 trauma/neuro/surgical ICU.
Performed complex patient assessments, monitored hemodynamic status and trends in vital signs in order to anticipate changes and escalate care.
Monitored sedation level and pain to provide appropriate interventions for patient-centered care.
Administered and titrated critical IV medications following safety protocols per EHR and according to hospital policy.
Prioritized teamwork during code situations and assisted physicians/providers at bedside during rapid sequence intubation, chest tube and central line insertions.
Unit-based Skin Champion: duties include rounding bi-weekly on patients in the unit to collaborate and promote evidence-based pressure injury prevention techniques and further assess risk around hospital devices in aim prevent hospital acquired injury.
Enhanced patient and family satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans for patients.
Direct Care Professional
ACR Homes
11.2016 - 04.2022
Over 3,000+ hours of direct patient care for disabled adults in group home setting.
Enhanced client well-being by providing personalized care and support in activities of daily living tasks.
Administered medications, G/J tube feeding, wound care, in-home oxygen management, adhered to complex behavior support plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN
12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Physiology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis
12.2019
Skills
Clinical judgment
Compassion and Empathy
External Ventricular Drain with ICP monitoring Lumbar Drain management
Train of Four monitoring
Massive Transfusion Protocol
FloTrac/Hemisphere monitoring device set-up and management
Mechanical ventilation
Intravenous therapy and central line care
Chest tube management
Active listener
Discharge Planning
Certification
Registered Nurse (MN License #: 2496017)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
TNCC and ENPC
CCRN (anticipated 10/24)
Timeline
Trauma Neuro Surgical ICU RN
North Memorial Health Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Direct Care Professional
ACR Homes
11.2016 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Bachelor of Arts - Physiology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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