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Maria L. Knutson

Omaha,NE

Summary

Confident and professional Registered Nurse with strong core beliefs and ethical standards. Action-oriented with a focus on communication and critical thinking. Flexible and adaptable with a strong desire for continued learning. Equally skilled in working alone or as a team member.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Manager & Director of Pediatrics

Endless Journey Hospice
Omaha, Nebraska
07.2020 - Current
  • Educated and evaluated 15 clinical and support staff regarding direct patient care, care quality management regulations and standards of care.
  • Coordinated referrals and admissions in conjunction with other interdisciplinary team members.
  • Led weekly nursing and certified nursing aide meetings. Participated in administrator and performance improvement meetings.
  • Created, developed and managed pediatric program including creating literature and hosting informational meetings with potential partners.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and provided teaching to client and families.

Registered Nurse

Childserve Transitional Care Unit, TCU
Johnston, IA
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Cared for medically complex children, ages newborn to 21, who were often discharged from NICU/PICU settings
  • Managed Trilogy and LTV ventilators, central lines, intravenous lines, gastric/jejunal tubes, Kangaroo pumps, tracheostomies, ostomies
  • Focused on collaborative inter-disciplinary care, provided support and comfort to families by building solid and trusting relationships, provided education to patients and families using teach-back method

RN Case Manager

Endless Journey Hospice
Omaha, NE
05.2019 - 12.2019
  • Collaborate with clients, families, and an interdisciplinary team on individualized care plans for clients in their homes
  • Assessed, monitored and documented progress of client’s condition using required documents
  • Offered emotional, therapeutic support to clients and families throughout dying process
  • Created educational trainings for nurses and supportive staff

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA
05.2017

Skills

  • Leadership Development
  • Strong Clinical Judgement
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Medical Team Collaboration and Communication
  • Time Management
  • Medical Chart Documentation
  • Individualized Care Plans
  • Readily Develop Rapport with Patients/Family/Staff
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Employee Recruitment and Hiring

Timeline

Patient Care Manager & Director of Pediatrics

Endless Journey Hospice
07.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

Childserve Transitional Care Unit, TCU
12.2019 - 07.2020

RN Case Manager

Endless Journey Hospice
05.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Grand View University

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