Lacy Kreiling
Burnsville,MN
Summary
Highly skilled and compassionate nurse with over a decade of experience delivering exceptional patient care in fast-paced environments. Known for my unwavering dedication, excellent clinical skills, and ability to build strong patient relationships.
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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN TCU
Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
LPN TCU
Harmony Gardens
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Floor Nurse/Vent floor
The Emeralds at St. Paul
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Care for and assess patients with tracheostomies and complex respiratory conditions.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
LPN Charge Nurse
Samaritan Bethany
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
CNA
Madonna Towers
06.2013 - 12.2018
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Diploma - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bloomington, MN10.2024
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Minnesota State College Southeast
Red Wing, MN01.2019
Skills
- Critical care response skills
- Aging population assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- Health education
Timeline
RN TCU
Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington
10.2023 - Current
LPN TCU
Harmony Gardens
09.2021 - 08.2024
Floor Nurse/Vent floor
The Emeralds at St. Paul
10.2019 - 01.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Samaritan Bethany
12.2018 - 12.2019
CNA
Madonna Towers
06.2013 - 12.2018
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Minnesota State College Southeast
Diploma - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Rasmussen University