Nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse
State of Minnesota
02.2025 - Current
Coordinated nursing care on unit of 6-9 nurses through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
RN Director of Nursing
Presbyterian Homes and Services
05.2024 - 02.2025
Site support and management. Provide Leadership by training and mentoring 25+ staff, overseeing training/hiring/budgeting. Develop and implement programs for disease prevention and health promotion.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Developed strong relationships with patient's families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
RN Clinical Manager
M Health Fairview
04.2022 - 05.2024
Urgent Care support and management. Provide Urgent Care Leadership by training and mentoring staff of 30+ employees, triage of urgent symptoms and management. Developed initiatives to improve prevention strategies and promote health promotion.
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
Emergency RN
Ascension St. Vincent
05.2020 - 05.2021
Level I Trauma ER Nurse: Provided ER nursing care to trauma patients. TNCC for Trauma rooms. Nursing care included: Blood/IV/IO Independent assessments for trauma team/Stroke care/Cancer/ports/Covid care/ ICU overflow
ER of 60+ beds, 400+ total in hospital and over 250 visits per day.
RN Charge/Officer of the Day
State of MN, Hastings
09.2019 - 05.2020
Provide leadership/mentoring to a team of 6 LPNs during evenings. Responsible for the entire facility and decisions relating to building issues and clinical care/coordination during shift. Responsible for coordination of care including decisions to: transport, escalate care, delegate tasks, investigate concerns, etc.
RN Administrative Supervisor
HealthPartners
04.2015 - 01.2019
Provide support and care to the entire hospital. Served as backup to ER in emergency situations, such as trauma/codes/strokes/gunshots/etc. Stabilization and treatment of patients for Labor and Delivery/Pediatrics/Trauma.
Managed multiple units of over 20+ staff during peak times. Coordinated patient flow and managed staffing.
Education
MSN -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
09-2026
BSN - Science in Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
11.2019
ASN - Science in Nursing
Inver Hills College
Inver Grove Heights, MN
12.2011
Skills
TNCC/PALS/ACLS/NRP/BLS
Prior experience as a Paramedic in metropolitan services and Fire Departments
Advanced 12-Lead EKG interpretation/Burn Management training - ABLS
Previous CPR and PALS instructor/Taught PHTLS to Army physicians and nurses
US Army Combat Medic 1999-2007
Stationed with Ambulance company during OEF/OIF 2003 Deployment Advanced to Sergeant prior to the end of enlistment
Ward Coordinator / Charge Nurse (Registered Nurse, NMC Band 6) at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS TrustWard Coordinator / Charge Nurse (Registered Nurse, NMC Band 6) at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery at SSM Health Shawnee HospitalCharge Nurse/Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery at SSM Health Shawnee Hospital