Patricia Skoglund
Rochester,MN
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Rochester Methodist Hospital/Mayo Clinic, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and efficient care coordination. Excelled in clinical leadership, mentoring staff, and optimizing patient recovery assessments. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and decision-making, significantly improving care delivery in a team oriented setting.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preop Charge Nurse
Rochester Methodist Hospital/Mayo Clinic
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
RN-PACU
Rochester Methodist Hospital/Mayo Clinic
05.2005 - Current
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
RN-ICU
Rochester Methodist Hospital/Mayo Clinic
04.1995 - 05.2005
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
RN-Gyn
Rochester Methodist Hospital/Mayo Clinic
04.1994 - 04.1995
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
RN-Home Health
Samaritan Bethany Home Health Services
09.1993 - 04.1994
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN05.1993
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Recovery Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Charge nurse & Preceptor for PACU/Preop setting
- Clinical Leadership
Certification
- Certified ACLS/PALS training
Timeline
Preop Charge Nurse
Rochester Methodist Hospital/Mayo Clinic
01.2022 - Current
RN-PACU
Rochester Methodist Hospital/Mayo Clinic
05.2005 - Current
RN-ICU
Rochester Methodist Hospital/Mayo Clinic
04.1995 - 05.2005
RN-Gyn
Rochester Methodist Hospital/Mayo Clinic
04.1994 - 04.1995
RN-Home Health
Samaritan Bethany Home Health Services
09.1993 - 04.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Concordia College
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