Diligent RN with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Aspirus Oncology & Hospice
03.2025 - Current
Initiated emergency interventions in response to sudden changes in patient condition or acute medical emergencies.
Assessed patient health by interviewing patients, reviewing medical history, and performing physical examinations.
Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness, terminal diagnoses, grief and loss, stress, anxiety and depression.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Lukes Aspirus, Mental Health
08.2022 - 03.2025
Carried out medication administration according to facility policies and proper nursing practice.
Conducted routine rounds, giving special attention to high-acuity patients.
Assessed patient conditions and reported changes to supervising Registered Nurse or physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Essentia-Health OB/GYN Clinic
06.2021 - 08.2022
Assisted clinicians with in-office procedures.
Updated records in EHR system, carefully protecting patient information and verifying data.
Prepared patients for exams by taking vital signs and recording medical histories.
Certified Nursing Assistant
CentraCare Health Birthplace
01.2018 - 01.2020
Promoted independence while assisting with personal hygiene needs.
Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.
Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Northwood Technical College
Superior, WI
01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN
05.2021
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - undefined
St. Cloud Technical College
St. Cloud, MN
05.2019
Skills
Cultural competence
Safety Planning
IV management
Palliative & Hospice care awareness
Psychiatric and mental health care
Patient and family advocacy
Professional References
Dr. Karin Britta Knutson, MD, Essentia OBGYN, karinbritta.knutson@essentiahealth.org, 218-343-4872