Kathryn Manninen
River Falls,WI
Summary
I am a skilled nursing professional with more than 29 years of experience and have a passion for providing the highest quality of care with a holistic approach. I take pride in being a compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and their families.
Through different types of nursing, I have excelled at being adaptable while effectively communicating and collaborating with all members of the healthcare team. I'm very interested in expanding my nursing practice while utilizing my technical and personal skills to support and help patients' navigate their individual breast health pathways.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Hudson Hospital & Clinics
05.2005 - Current
- Admit and care for surgical patients of all ages, monitor recovery from anesthesia, and discharge patients
- Admit, discharge, monitor, and assist with patients having minor procedures (i.e., colonoscopy, endoscopy, interventional pain procedures, and CT angiography)
- Monitor and provide sedation for patients having ultrasound and CT guided biopsies
- Collaborate with members of the healthcare team
- Provide education to patients and families regarding surgery/procedure, discharge information, and expected outcomes
School Nurse
Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Administered medication and cared for students to manage various health conditions
- Supported students and families with medical conditions and special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and participating in Individual Education Plan meetings
- Managed immunization compliance within the school district
- Oversaw health services for a school district of 1300 students and faculty while supervising and training Health Aides at three schools
Unit Shift Coordinator (Charge Nurse)
North Memorial Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2005
- Charge nurse responsibilities, ensure adequate staffing and resource to fellow RN's
- Provided care for critically ill patients of all ages
- Supervised and mentored nursing staff
- Assisted in an interdisciplinary approach to caring for trauma-neuro patients
Critical Care Response Team
North Memorial Medical Center
08.2001 - 05.2005
- Cared for critically ill patients in the Emergency Department and Critical Care Units
- Staff resource regarding individual patient care in Medical-Surgical, Cardiovascular and Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care Units
Staff Nurse
North Memorial Medical Center
04.1998 - 06.2002
- Cared for critically ill patients of all ages
- Orientated and mentored new staff to patient care, routines, and protocols
Pediatric Clinical Instructor
Anoka Ramsey Community College
09.2000 - 12.2000
- Guided and evaluated student nurses' clinical experience at North Memorial Medical Center
- Evaluated students' written assignments and projects
Staff Nurse
University Medical Center - Mesabi
01.1996 - 04.1998
- Cared for critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit
- Cared for Post Anesthesia and Medical - Surgical patients
Staff Nurse
Northern Itasca Health Care Center
11.1995 - 04.1998
- Cared for critically ill, emergent, obstetric, pediatric, medical, surgical, and long-term care patients
- Assisted in the Operating Room as a scrub nurse, as well as for endoscopic and minor procedures
Private Duty Registered Nurse
09.1995 - 11.1995
- Administered, organized, and provided care to a terminally ill client in his home.
Education
Bachelors of Science Degree - Nursing
College of St. Benedict
St. Joseph, MN05.1995
Associate of Arts Degree -
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN05.1993
Skills
- Direct Patient Care & Safety
- Patient & Family Education and Advocacy
- Compassionate & Caring
- Thorough Communication & Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Continuous Patient & System Improvement
Certification
Wisconsin License: Registered Nurse (# 150557-30)
Current Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 02/2024
- Basic Life Support, 02/2024
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 05/2024
Professional Involvement:
- Minnesota Nurses Association, Member 1993 - present
- Unit Practice Council - Hudson Hospital, 2022 - present
- Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care Unit - Quality Resources, Chair - North Memorial Medical Center, 2001 - 2005
- Critical Care Committee, Chair - North Memorial Medical Center, 2003 - 2005
- Pain Management Team - North Memorial Medical Center, 2000 - 2002
Previous Certifications/Courses:
- Fundamental Critical Care Support - April, 2004
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course - March, 2003
- Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing - March, 2002
- Trauma Nurse Core Course - November, 1998
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program- April, 1997
Timeline
School Nurse
Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
08.2016 - 06.2017
Staff Nurse
Hudson Hospital & Clinics
05.2005 - Current
Unit Shift Coordinator (Charge Nurse)
North Memorial Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2005
Critical Care Response Team
North Memorial Medical Center
08.2001 - 05.2005
Pediatric Clinical Instructor
Anoka Ramsey Community College
09.2000 - 12.2000
Staff Nurse
North Memorial Medical Center
04.1998 - 06.2002
Staff Nurse
University Medical Center - Mesabi
01.1996 - 04.1998
Staff Nurse
Northern Itasca Health Care Center
11.1995 - 04.1998
Private Duty Registered Nurse
09.1995 - 11.1995
Bachelors of Science Degree - Nursing
College of St. Benedict
Associate of Arts Degree -
St. Cloud State University
Wisconsin License: Registered Nurse (# 150557-30)
Current Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 02/2024
- Basic Life Support, 02/2024
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 05/2024
Professional Involvement:
- Minnesota Nurses Association, Member 1993 - present
- Unit Practice Council - Hudson Hospital, 2022 - present
- Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care Unit - Quality Resources, Chair - North Memorial Medical Center, 2001 - 2005
- Critical Care Committee, Chair - North Memorial Medical Center, 2003 - 2005
- Pain Management Team - North Memorial Medical Center, 2000 - 2002
Previous Certifications/Courses:
- Fundamental Critical Care Support - April, 2004
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course - March, 2003
- Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing - March, 2002
- Trauma Nurse Core Course - November, 1998
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program- April, 1997
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