Molly Estenson
Boise,Idaho
Summary
Patient-driven, progressive care nurse, and leader with extensive skills and nursing background. Focused on supporting patients and their families through education, active listening, and the ability to work closely with all members of the interdisciplinary team. A strong team player that remains positive in stressful environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telemetry Nurse
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
Boise, Idaho
07.2023 - Current
- Charge nurse experience.
- Monitor EKG rhythms, promptly identifying and addressing changes.
- Administer care for patients post-cardiac procedures, including heart catheterization and pacemaker placement.
- Educate patients on activity limitations following specific procedures and surgeries.
Neuro Stepdown Nurse
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
Boise, Idaho
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted frequent neurological assessments per physician orders.
- Encouraged early ambulation for postoperative patients.
- Monitored surgical drain function and output, facilitating timely removal of drains.
- Assisted patients with new neurological deficits in initiating rehabilitation prior to discharge.
Cardiac Progressive Care Nurse
TNAA
Kalispell , MT
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Administered medication per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Monitored and interpreted EKG rhythms, reporting concerning arrhythmias to provider.
- Assessed and documented patients' cardiac status and vital signs regularly.
- Guided patients in establishing and implementing individual goals for each shift.
Progressive Care Nurse
Novant Health, Inc
Wilmington , NC
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Cared for and managed patients' tracheostomies who required long-term ventilation weaning.
- Assisted patients along with other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide holistic care to patients, including ADLs.
- Initiated and administered high-risk medications, including Levophed, based on specific hospital protocol.
Progressive Care Nurse
Altru Health Systems
Grand Forks, ND
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Developed patient-specific care plans based on continuous assessments in high-intensity environments.
- Performed physical exams and documented findings in the patient's chart.
- Completed a new graduate residency program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05.2019
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring
- EKG interpretation
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Neurological assessment
- Care planning
- IV management
- Charge nurse experience
Certification
- Registered Nurse, North Dakota, R47999
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- NIH certicate
Timeline
Telemetry Nurse
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Neuro Stepdown Nurse
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
10.2022 - 06.2023
Cardiac Progressive Care Nurse
TNAA
01.2022 - 06.2022
Progressive Care Nurse
Novant Health, Inc
11.2020 - 11.2021
Progressive Care Nurse
Altru Health Systems
09.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Dakota State University
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