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RegisteredNurse

Nichole Severson

Grand Meadow,MN

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse committed to delivering exceptional patient care in dynamic healthcare settings. Proven ability to adapt swiftly to evolving circumstances while fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Strong critical thinking and patient management skills, complemented by a proactive approach to problem-solving and effective communication. Eager to embrace new challenges and contribute to team success, driving positive outcomes and advancing organizational goals with unwavering enthusiasm.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic Health System
02.2023 - Current
  • Mentored nursing staff on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
  • Developed and implemented care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring comprehensive treatment approaches.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient services and streamline healthcare delivery processes.
  • Facilitated education sessions for patients and families on health management and post-discharge care strategies.
  • Administered medications and treatments while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies.
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
  • Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
  • Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
  • Contributed to a positive work culture by serving as a mentor for new nurses and participating in shared governance initiatives within the organization.
  • Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
  • Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.


Self Employed

Home Helper
09.2013 - 12.2024
  • Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, hallways, bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens.
  • Provided excellent house cleaning services to clients.
  • Exceeded client expectations to garner future services.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job and left water bottles on night stands.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens, vacuuming floors, making beds and restocking bathroom items.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising to elderly and disabled clients.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care, occasionally 2 or 3 times daily.
  • Developed rapport to create a safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made beds to keep patients' bedrooms clean. Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency. Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition. Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.

Professional Organizer

Rescued Room
04.2019 - 01.2021
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter for multiple private clients.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity training over 100 hours.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts working with client schedules.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Event Caterer

Powers Ventures
09.2015 - 07.2017
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Replenished banquet stations and verified food temperatures and cleanliness of service areas for over 500 people.
  • Tested recipes before inclusion in the catering menu to verify accuracy of ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Delivered catered food and supplies to the facility for on-time set-up.
  • Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
  • Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.

Baker

Great Harvest
09.2014 - 09.2016
  • Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
  • Resolved customer concerns with positive approach and constructive strategies.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Served 250 bakery customers daily with professional and effective customer service.
  • Mixed, proofed, shaped and baked dough for baguettes, bagels and other breads. Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.

Clinical Assistant

Mayo Clinic
01.2001 - 09.2013
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Reviewed physician's calendar and scheduled patient appointments by telephone and in-person for 3-5 physicians.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff and patients.
  • Restocked supplies in front office and in patient exam rooms to stay in line with expected patient levels.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grand Meadow Senior High School
Grand Meadow, MN
05.1996

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN
12-2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
11-2026

Skills

  • Care planning

  • Medication administration

  • Direct patient care

  • Patient assessments

  • Documentation and charting

  • Patient and family advocacy

  • Compassion and empathy

  • Basic Life Support

  • Critical Thinking

  • Empathy and Compassionate Care

  • Medication and IV administration

  • Precepting

Certification

CPR for the Healthcare Provider, Red Cross - expires 2027-01

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic Health System
02.2023 - Current

Professional Organizer

Rescued Room
04.2019 - 01.2021

Event Caterer

Powers Ventures
09.2015 - 07.2017

Baker

Great Harvest
09.2014 - 09.2016

Self Employed

Home Helper
09.2013 - 12.2024

Clinical Assistant

Mayo Clinic
01.2001 - 09.2013

High School Diploma -

Grand Meadow Senior High School

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rochester Community And Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

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