Lindsey Ronfeldt
Dell Rapids ,SD
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse experienced in clinical assessment, medication administration, and staff training. Enhances patient care strategies through effective teamwork and meticulous attention to detail. Expertise in critical care and rural nursing contributes to improved patient outcomes in high-stress environments. Maintains a calming presence, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients, families, and staff.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN: ED, MedSurg
Avera Dell Rapids
Dell Rapids, SD
12.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Delivered medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
RN
Avel eICU
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team promptly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions in order to provide appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
- Responded to emergency situations with quick assessments and interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety standards.
- Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines for critical care.
- Assisted with research projects involving data collection from critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Pipestone County Medical Center Avera
Pipestone, Minnesota
01.2014 - 06.2021
- Supported obstetrics team during safe deliveries, assisting with induction and delivery while prioritizing mother's well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient status.
- Assessed patient conditions upon arrival in the emergency room.
- Managed emergency equipment, ensuring readiness for urgent procedures to enhance patient safety.
- Trained new nurses on policies, procedures, and best practices, fostering knowledge transfer and consistency in care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Avera Mckennan ICU
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
06.2004 - 01.2014
- Executed emergency resuscitative measures according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Administered complex medication regimens to critically ill patients.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Trained new nurses on critical care protocols and practices.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times and dosages prescribed by physicians.
- Balloon pump, Swan interpretation, caring for intubated patients and knowledge for ARDS, Sepsis, hemodynamic instability and life-saving medications and care.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell 05-2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- Critical care management
- Emergency response
- Clinical assessment
- Chart accuracy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Nurse mentorship
- Critical thinking
Certification
- CCRN, TNCC, ACLS, BLS
Timeline
RN: ED, MedSurg
Avera Dell Rapids
12.2023 - Current
RN
Avel eICU
06.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Pipestone County Medical Center Avera
01.2014 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Avera Mckennan ICU
06.2004 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Dakota Wesleyan University