Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Molly Ostrand
UnityPoint Health Trinity Rock Island
East Moline,IL
2
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Critical Care and Med-Surg RN skilled in EHR documentation, care coordination, and discharge planning, with strong telehealth communication, patient assessment, and critical thinking to support safe, timely transitions of care.
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
3 Months- Managed patients with ventilators, telemetry, NG tubes, PEG tubes, PICC lines, and midlines to ensure continuity of care.
- Processed medical orders for hemodynamic monitoring and vasopressor titration using Epic system, ensuring accuracy and independent task completion.
- Used the Rover and virtual communication tools to document assessments, medication administration, vital signs, and condition changes.
- Documented patient records in Epic, Cerner, and Meditech with accuracy and timeliness.
- Utilized telehealth platforms such as zoom and Microsoft teams to communicate with the multidisciplinary team.
Pre/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
1 Year- Assessed post-anesthesia patients in ambulatory surgery recovery.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-operative phone interviews and post-discharge follow-up calls for 30 to 60 surgical patients daily, contributing to reduced hospital readmissions.
- Delivered clear, empathetic discharge instructions regarding pain management and medication schedules to patients and caregivers.
- Coordinated procedure scheduling and responded to inquiries to streamline patient flow and enhance care delivery.
- Leveraged time management, problem solving, digital communication, task prioritization, and attention to detail to enhance patient and provider satisfaction.
- Utilized Meditech as the primary source of electronic health record (EHR) to document admissions and discharges while maintaining HIPAA regulation procedures.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
2 Years 4 Months- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and coordinated multidisciplinary discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions for acute patient population.
- Maintained accurate electronic health record (EHR) documentation using [EPIC/CERNER/MEDITECH] in alignment with regulatory standards to support effective patient care.
- Facilitated clear communication across care teams, insurance providers, and patients through telephone, telehealth, and digital platforms to enhance continuity of care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
- Honor Roll
- President's List
- Member of Honor Society
- Phi Theta Kappa member
- Spoke at Nurse pinning ceremony
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Continue education to obtain my Master's degree and Nurse Practitioner.
Skills
Critical care management
Patient assessment
Patient discharge planning
Care delivery coordination
Telehealth interaction
Electronic health records
Certification
- Iowa RN license
- Illinois RN license
- ACLS
- BLS
- Completion of medical-surgical nurse certification course
- IV Ultrasound trained
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Select Medical Corporation
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Pre/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
United Surgical Partners
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health Trinity Rock Island
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Eastern Iowa Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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