Kirsten Henrichs
Sauk Centre
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with over twelve years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with case managing, triage, patient/family communication and refilling prescriptions per protocols.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Clinical Operations
Nelson Gables by Vivie
11.2020 - Current
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms for fifty-five patient case load
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Navigated regulatory requirements effectively, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
Float RN
CentraCare - Melrose
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during end-of-life care, facilitating a dignified transition for all parties involved.
Refill/Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Alexandria Clinic
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages prior to refilling medications per protocol.
- Ensured patient safety during crisis situations by rapidly assessing symptoms over the phone and guiding individuals toward appropriate emergency resources.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes if INRs were out of range.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
CentraCare Health-Sauk Centre
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored patients through specific treatments.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Med-Surg LPN
Unity Medical Center
12.2012 - 10.2014
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Fergus Falls, MN05.2015
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Rasmussen College
St. Cloud, MN09.2012
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Care Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Compassionate and Caring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Adaptable
- Effective Communicator
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Manager of Clinical Operations
Nelson Gables by Vivie
11.2020 - Current
Float RN
CentraCare - Melrose
01.2020 - 11.2020
Refill/Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Alexandria Clinic
01.2017 - 01.2020
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
CentraCare Health-Sauk Centre
06.2015 - 01.2017
Med-Surg LPN
Unity Medical Center
12.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Rasmussen College
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