Lora Thiesse
Brainerd
Summary
Registered Nursing professional in Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care with extensive knowledge in acute patient care, rapid assessment, and critical interventions. Skilled in team collaboration, maintaining high standards, and adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lakewood Health System
06.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lakewood Health System
01.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lakewood Health System
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Manager
The Gallery
02.2018 - Current
- Prioritize and delegate tasks for efficient completion within team environment
- Mentor staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership
- Organize schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Aid 8-16 dementia patients per shift with routine tasks including feeding, bathing, dressing, safe transferring, and exercise
- Routinely monitored and recorded patient vitals including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, and blood sugar levels
- Safely administered oral and insulin medications under supervision of the Registered Nurse
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN12.2022
Associate of Arts -
Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN05.2020
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Time Management
- Complex Problem Solving
- EKG interpretation
- Patient assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Emergency triage
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lakewood Health System
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lakewood Health System
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lakewood Health System
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
04.2019 - 12.2020
Manager
The Gallery
02.2018 - Current
Associate of Arts -
Central Lakes College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bemidji State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Lakes College
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