Linda Garske
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with solid organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Registered Nurse position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Mayo Clinic-Northland-Barron
02.2005 - Current
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their individual needs.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Reinforced health education, counseling, and advice to patients and families assessed patient educational needs, prioritized learning needs, identified barriers to learning, and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Supported new employees during orientation by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
Certified Medical Assistant
Marshfield Clinic
01.2003 - 02.2005
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain a patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Certified Medical Assistant
Cumberland Clinic
11.1995 - 01.2003
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake WI05.2024
Skills
- CPR/AED
- Patient support
- Responsible and Dependable
- Direct Patient Care
- Health Promotion
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Motivational Interviewing
- Adaptable and Flexible
- EMR Updating
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Immunization Administration
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Mayo Clinic-Northland-Barron
02.2005 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Marshfield Clinic
01.2003 - 02.2005
Certified Medical Assistant
Cumberland Clinic
11.1995 - 01.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwood Technical College