Mindy Gutmann
Creston,IA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 14 years of experience in healthcare, including 7 years as an ICU RN and 6 years as an Adjunct Nursing Instructor, 7 years as an EMT and a certified nursing assistant. Performed invasive monitoring of ICU patients and nursing care for mechanically ventilated patients. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Knowledgeable RN with proven track record of providing compassionate patient care and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to manage patient care plans and ensure adherence to clinical protocols. Exhibits strong communication and critical thinking skills to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
05.2024 - Current
- Provided nursing care and assessment to patients in the emergency and medical surgical departments
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2020 - Current
- Directed and supervised nursing students in clinical and in the simulation lab
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
Registered Nurse and Preceptor
NORTHBAY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Provided nursing care and assessments to critically ill patients; including respiratory failure, myocardial infarction, sepsis, and CHF patients
- Collaborated with medical and nursing personnel to coordinate patient care
- Precepted new staff and student nurses to the ICU
Clinical Nursing Instructor
NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Supervised and directed students during clinical rotation in ICU and on medical surgical floors
- Instructed computer classes to nursing students
Charge Nurse and Staff Nurse
VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Performed a broad scope of clinical procedures utilizing various equipment including 12 lead EKG, ventilator, swan ganz catheter, defibrillator, and intra-aortic balloon pump
Registered Nurse
NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Performed telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring using swan ganz catheters
- Managed patients with ventriculostomy drains, arterial lines, and cardiac IV medications
Care Staff Member and Certified Nursing Assistant
DUFF’S FRIENDSHIP VILLA
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Administered medications and provided direct care to nursing home residents
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
NEBRASKA METHODIST COLLEGE
Omaha, NE05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Biology
PERU STATE COLLEGE
Peru, NE05.1997
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- BLS, current
- ACLS, current
- TNCC, current
- CCRN, 2005-2010
- Iowa RN License, Active
Continuing Education
- 12 Lead Interpretation Workshop for Acute and Critical Care Providers, Bob Page, 2023
- Slap the Cap The Comprehensive Capnography Course, Bob Page, 2023
Timeline
Staff Nurse
ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
05.2024 - Current
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse and Preceptor
NORTHBAY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2005 - 01.2007
Clinical Nursing Instructor
NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE
01.2005 - 01.2007
Charge Nurse and Staff Nurse
VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL
01.2002 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse
NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL
01.2000 - 01.2002
Care Staff Member and Certified Nursing Assistant
DUFF’S FRIENDSHIP VILLA
01.1993 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
NEBRASKA METHODIST COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Biology
PERU STATE COLLEGE
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