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Mikena Nilsson

Registered Nurse
Star,ID

Summary

Registered nurse with 6 years of diverse clinical experience across float pool, labor and delivery, mother/baby, and operating room settings. Adept at rapid adaptation to varied patient populations and clinical environments while maintaining the highest standards of safety and care. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and providing compassionate support to patients and families during critical and transitional moments. Passionate about advancing into the Nurse Practitioner role to deliver holistic, evidence-based care, and improve health outcomes across the lifespan.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Circulating OR Nurse

St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care in the operating room.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of surgical procedures and interventions for accurate medical records and billing purposes.
  • Streamlined communication between surgical team members, ensuring accurate sharing of critical information during procedures.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Enhanced patient safety by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols during surgeries.

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 09.2023
  • Assistance with postpartum recovery - monitored/reported changes in mother's condition.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships during postpartum.
  • Assisting with basic newborn cares and monitoring/reporting changes in condition.
  • Collaborated with physician's, RNs, and other healthcare professionals during emergencies.

Certified Nursing Assistant - Floatpool

St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • Experience in ED, ICU, neuro, med/surg, telemetry.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients' physical and mental status throughout shifts and report changes to RN.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Boise State University
Boise, ID
12-2022

Skills

    Multidisciplinary team collaboration

    Communication, adaptability, and conflict resolution in high-stress situations

    Time management, organization, prioritization in fast-pace environments

    Advocacy for patient safety and dignity

Certification

BLS

Timeline

Circulating OR Nurse

St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 09.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant - Floatpool

St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Boise State University
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