Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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Natalie Coleman

Natalie Coleman

Registered Nurse
Shakopee,MN

Summary

Knowledgeable and compassionate registered nurse with extensive experience in patient care, and dedicated to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork. Nominated for a DAISY Award for exceptional nursing practices. Proven ability to conduct timely assessments, and maintain composure in high-pressure situations. Committed to continuous learning and obtaining relevant certifications to enhance professional skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse

Fairview Ridges Hospital
Burnsville
07.2023 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive care for intermediate care (IMC) patients through closer monitoring, titration of cardiac drips, and BiPAP administration.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Managed patient admissions and discharges, coordinating necessary documentation and follow-up care instructions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans, ensuring continuity of care, and reducing readmission rates.
  • Delivered emotional support and guidance to patients and families during challenging times, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe, hygienic patient environment.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Fairview Ridges Hospital
Burnsville
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to care for IMC patients, obtained vital signs, and promptly reported changes in patient condition.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in rooms and hallways.
  • Turned and repositioned bed-bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.

Resident Assistant

St. Gertrudes Health and Rehabilitation Center
Shakopee
12.2019 - 05.2022
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations by following established protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN
05.2023

Skills

  • BLS training
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient advocacy
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Telemetry and patient monitoring
  • Patient education
  • Advanced patient care and safety
  • Patient Relations
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Patient assessment
  • Emotional and social support
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Precepting
  • Crisis intervention
  • EMR / EHR proficiency

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, 2518452, Minnesota Board of Nursing, 07/12/23
  • Public Health nurse, 33534, Minnesota Board of Nursing, 08/02/23
  • Basic Life Support Certification, Fairview Health Services, 05/10/24
  • Child Abuse Awareness Training, National Catholic Services, 01/20/22
  • Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, 02/03/22, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Volunteer Experience

  • YWCA Girl Inc., Mankato, MN, Fall 2021, Interacting with school age students from K – 12th grade. Girls have opportunities to learn new skills, belong to a group, make positive connections to peers and adults, contribute to society, feel competent and believe in their ability to create the best possible future for themselves.
  • Second Stork, MN, Spring 2017-present, Volunteered delivering essential infant care items to hospitals to be distributed to families in need.
  • Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Mankato, MN, Fall 2022, Volunteered setting up for event, taking pictures, and decorating.
  • Vision and Hearing screenings, Mankato, MN, Fall 2021-Fall 2022, Conducted vision and hearing screenings at various elementary schools while collaborating with school nurse.
  • Disaster Drill, Mankato, MN, Fall 2022, Participated in a mock disaster scenario caring for injured patients, using critical thinking and SALT triage.
  • Connections Shelter, Fall 2021, Volunteered serving meals to homeless community of Mankato area.
  • Greater Mankato Area United Way, Fall 2021, Volunteered at human foosball benefit tournament. Helped conduct and score games.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse

Fairview Ridges Hospital
07.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Fairview Ridges Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2023

Resident Assistant

St. Gertrudes Health and Rehabilitation Center
12.2019 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Minnesota State University