Mikaela Rustand
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable Registered Nurse with 4+ years of experience across several hospitals and Med-Surg units, offers extensive and positive experience in multiple roles. Expert in diverse aspects of patient care with success in overseeing shift activities, direct bedside care, teaching, and discharge planning. Collaborative and motivational leader with talent in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
2024.06 - Current
- Provided consistently high quality patient care in an ever changing environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care services based on individualized needs.
- Followed established policies related to performance improvement, attendance, safety and environmental and infection-control guidelines.
Charge Nurse, Surgical-Trauma Unit
Sanford USD Medical Center and Hospital
Sioux Falls , SD
2022.05 - 2024.01
- Coordinated communication between physicians and nurses regarding patient care.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Advised and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Crisis Nurse, Surgical-Trauma
Sanford USD Medical Center and Hospital
Sioux Falls , SD
2021.12 - 2022.05
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans for patients in crisis.
- Assisted fellow nurses in all activities to ensure quality care and smooth workflow.
Registered Nurse, Surgical-Trauma
Sanford USD Medical Center and Hospital
Sioux Falls , SD
2020.07 - 2021.12
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assessing patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD06.2020
Skills
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff training
- Rapport building
Accomplishments
- Multiple Daisy Award Nominations
- Multiple Florence Nightingale Award Nominations
Certification
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- BLS, ACLS Certified
- Proficient in Excel
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
2024.06 - Current
Charge Nurse, Surgical-Trauma Unit
Sanford USD Medical Center and Hospital
2022.05 - 2024.01
Crisis Nurse, Surgical-Trauma
Sanford USD Medical Center and Hospital
2021.12 - 2022.05
Registered Nurse, Surgical-Trauma
Sanford USD Medical Center and Hospital
2020.07 - 2021.12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- BLS, ACLS Certified
- Proficient in Excel
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