Hardworking nursing professional bringing 20+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to a variety of kinds of patients. Knowledgeable about unit requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
Labor and Delivery/Post Partum.
Fairview Southdale, Edina, MN, March 2022-present.
Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids, MN, September 2021- March 2022.
Admission, ongoing and discharge assessments.
Fast-paced unit, working as team, and being able to work well independently and under stressful situations.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Carris Health - Centra Care
10.2003 - 08.2021
Women's and Children's Care Unit including labor and delivery, post partum, nursery, intensive care nursery, women's care and pediatrics.
Worked as Charge Nurse, supervising others on unit.
Trained new employees and student nurses.
Fetal Loss Counselor.
Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
Worked closely with doctors in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and ongoing workshops.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Willmar Regional Treatment Center
06.2001 - 10.2003
Helped develop Transitional Care Unit.
Help set up scheduling for RNs for going to all 12 hour shifts and every 3rd weekend.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy counselor
Case Manager.
Admission assessments.
Officer of the Day - supervisor in charge in absence of Director of Nurse's.
Therapeutic Intervention trainer.
Fire Safety Trainer.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
Coordinated with entire treatment team to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Woodland Centers
05.2000 - 06.2001
Crisis Center and Detox.
Telephone crisis calls.
Kept patients safe while in crisis state that needed safe place to be.
Educated family and helped them handle situation going on with their family member.
Monitored patients detoxing and kept them safe while withdrawing.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
05.2001
Skills
EPIC EMR
Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
Patient and Family Education
Medication Administration
Physical Assessment
Patient Admission
Labor and Delivery Support
Blood Product Transfusion
Treatment Planning and Implementation
Community Healthcare Programming
Mental and Physical Assessments
Progress Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation
Telephone Triage
Discharge Planning
Substance Abuse Knowledge
Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Training - exp. Jan. 2025
Basic Life Support Training - exp. July 2025
Advanced Fetal Monitoring Training - March 2022
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training - exp. March 2024
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