Madelynn Balfe

• Assisted residents with daily activities while promoting emotional, physical, and social well-being.
• Provided professional, respectful care to residents while promoting safety and optimal health.
• Utilized safe patient handling techniques to enhance resident comfort and well-being.
• Implemented infection control measures to help maintain resident health.
• Collaborated with nurses addressing resident concerns and adjusted appropriately.
• Monitored changes in resident care levels to assist with daily tasks, hygiene, and transfers.
• Developed effective communication strategies for engaging with diverse age groups.

Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin, MN: Medical Surgical Pediatric Unit.

• Delivered structured, competent patient care on the Medical-Surgical Pediatric unit promoting positive patient outcomes.
• Developed time management skills to meet nursing expectations throughout shifts.
• Prioritized nursing tasks effectively.
• Implemented safe medication handling and administration, adhering to guidelines and rights.
• Performed thorough patient assessments and charted findings appropriately.
• Demonstrated hands-on nursing skills during patient care.
• Responded promptly to patient call lights and addressed their needs.

Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin, MN: Progressive Care Unit, Medical Surgical Pediatric Unit, Operating Room, and Emergency Department.

Mayo Clinic Health System, Albert Lea, MN: Emergency Department and Dialysis.

Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin, MN: Family Birth Center and Obstetrics Clinic.

Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin, MN: Emergency Department, Medical Surgical Pediatric Unit, and Operating Room.

Mayo Clinic Health System, Albert Lea, MN: Psychiatric Services Unit.

Mayo Clinic Health System, Albert Lea, MN: Hospice, Wound Care Clinic, and Infusion Therapy.

Good Samaritan Society, Albert Lea, MN - Long Term Care.

• Collaborated effectively with healthcare team members to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Managed nursing responsibilities across multiple units, addressing a wide variety of patient needs and concerns.
• Gained hands-on experience across multiple healthcare settings.
• Improved professional communication skills by performing patient assessments and engaging with healthcare professionals regarding findings.
• Acquired essential nursing knowledge to help keep patients safe and promote optimal health.
• Developed confidence in delivering safe and effective nursing care.