Madison Nielsen
Summary
I graduated in May 2023 with an Associate Degree in Nursing, becoming an RN. I am a compassionate RN with 3 years of experience. I also have one year of experience as an LPN and two years of experience as a CNA, providing patient care and advocacy in long-term and acute care settings. Skilled in narrative charting, monitoring patient care plans, and managing patient care. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Proven success in building strong patient rapport and driving outcome goals. I am skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tabitha at Prairie Commons
Grand Island
10.2023 - Current
- Administered patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress using electronic health record systems for accuracy.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment protocols and lifestyle changes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, enhancing efficiency while maintaining adherence to safety protocols.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
CHI St. Francis
Grand Island, NE
05.2023 - Current
- Triage incoming patients base on level of injury or illness
- Administered patient care, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to provide timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and recovery strategies.
- Mentored junior staff on clinical procedures, fostering a learning-oriented environment.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Licensed Practical Nursing
Riverside Lodge
Grand Island, Nebraska
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment, and provide high standard of basic care
- Identify and manage critical and/or emergent incidents according to agency policy, including excellent documentation, communication, and verbal reports
- Assist in discharge plans
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Riverside Lodge
Grand Island, Nebraska
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Develop service goals for both short and long-term condition for the entire nursing department
- Create new policies as well as update the existing ones to meet the patients' standard of care
- Ensure all documents and reports are accurate and up-to-date
- Collaborate with all staff and departments to create a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
- Directed nursing staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Mentored nursing team, fostering professional development and improving interdepartmental collaboration.
- Coordinated scheduling for nursing personnel, optimizing staff allocation to meet patient needs effectively.
- Evaluated patient care protocols, introducing evidence-based practices to elevate care standards.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
Certified Nursing Assistant
CHI St. Francis
Grand Island, NE
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs and performing blood glucose checks
- Adhered to safety guidelines per facility policy
- Ensure the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients' status
- Complied with HIPPA standards in all patient documentation and interactions
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and documentation, enhancing overall care efficiency.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely medical interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, contributing to infection control efforts.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Lodge
Grand Island, Nebraska
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort with carrying out duties such as bathing, emptying drainage bags, assisting with toileting, dressing and undressing, helping with meals, and transferring using assistive devices
- Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, and consistent delivery of empathetic care
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
01-2025
Associate Degree - Nursing
Central Community College
Grand Island, Nebraska01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Central Community College
Grand Island, Nebraska01.2022
Nursing Prerequisite Courses - undefined
Central Community College
Grand Island, Nebraska01.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Grand Island Central Catholic
Grand Island, Nebraska01.2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- ENPC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tabitha at Prairie Commons
10.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
CHI St. Francis
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nursing
Riverside Lodge
04.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Director of Nursing
Riverside Lodge
03.2022 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
CHI St. Francis
12.2020 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Lodge
07.2020 - 04.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
Central Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Central Community College
Nursing Prerequisite Courses - undefined
Central Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Grand Island Central Catholic
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing