Kianna Paulsrud
Grandin,ND
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Griswold Home Care
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Direct Support Professional
Anne Carlsen Center
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sanford Health
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Fargo12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05-2022
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Chart updating
- Health screening
- Diabetes management
- IV management
- Discharge coordination
- Lab result interpretation
- Health care consultation
- OR and ER experience
- Infection control measures
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Medication and IV administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
02.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Anne Carlsen Center
08.2020 - 03.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant
Griswold Home Care
01.2019 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sanford Health
07.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Dakota
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