Kendall Rasmusson
Surprise
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, ER triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment, specializing in OB ER Triage and Labor and Delivery. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Culturally-sensitive care and emotional support to families. Skilled in advanced cardiac life support, neonatal life support. Emphasis in patient education, teaching, enhancing newborn transitions and postpartum recovery. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
07.2022 - 03.2026
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management along with managing epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- OB Triage care including delivering effective high level of quality care to diverse pregnant populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
EKG Technician
Mayo Clinic
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool under the direct supervision of the RN. Takes responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or provider. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's rhythm and rhythm changes.
- Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure. Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- ·Analyze and interpret cardiac heart rhythms and communicates with health care team to assist in the care plan, interventions, and provision of a safe environment of care.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Barrows Neurological Institute ICU at St Joseph Medical Center
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked passionately for the health and wellbeing of our critically ill patients. I assist with daily living activities, obtaining vital signs, collecting lab specimens, glucose testing.
- Procedures include sterile preparation of external vascular drains (EVD) performed at the patient’s bedside with the neurosurgeon and EKG under the supervision of the RN and neurosurgery team.
- Fall risk assessment audits and central line audits. Stocking the medication rooms, QC all unit’s glucometer machines, checking the code carts and other housekeeping services on the unit. Efficient transition working throughout Neuro ICU / Trauma / Medical / Surgical ICU, the Lung transplant unit, Cardiothoracic ICU / Trauma ER.
Emergency Room Technician
Banner
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures. Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, codes, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Inserted peripheral IVs, collected labs and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Wound care and splinting procedures.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment and patient care in to meet hygiene measures and patient care standards, following all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community College System
AZ05-2022
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Precepting, Teaching, Skill instructor
- Culturally-sensitive care
- OB ER Triage RN, Labor and Delivery RN, Newborn Transition RN, Postpartum RN
- Newborn and Family education
- Procedure preparations, OR, PreOp, Circulating RN, PACU, Postpartum care
- Performing EKG and cardiac monitoring
- Patient counseling, psychiatric and mental health care
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum - Assisted physicians in individualized care for both mother and baby.
- Pain management assistance including Epidural and Spinal Infusion procedures for patient.
- Newborn Transition RN - Assessment and maintenance of newborn during transition period post delivery.
- Surgical Preparation, OR Circulating, PACU - Assisted in patient surgery preparation, circulated surgical cases and transitioned as PACU RN for patient.
- Documentation - Ensured extensive charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
07.2022 - 03.2026
EKG Technician
Mayo Clinic
07.2020 - 07.2022
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Barrows Neurological Institute ICU at St Joseph Medical Center
04.2019 - 03.2020
Emergency Room Technician
Banner
07.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community College System