Payton Rusk
Duluth,MN
Summary
New graduate Registered Nurse with diverse clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing, behavioral health, labor and delivery/postpartum, and emergency nursing. Graduate of Lake Superior College's Associate Degree Nursing program and member of the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society. Dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care while collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams. Recognized for strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Nurse Intern
Essentia Health Virginia Hospital
Virginia, MN
06.2026 - Current
- Assisted nurses in providing emergency care for patients with a wide variety of medical and psychiatric conditions
- Performed peripheral IV insertions
- Inserted urinary catheters
- Obtained and performed 12-lead EKGs
- Assisted with emergency department procedures and rapid patient assessments
- Participated in trauma and high-acuity patient care
- Observed care of patients experiencing STEMI, abdominal aortic aneurysm requiring Life Flight transfer, psychiatric emergencies, stroke evaluations, and other medical emergencies
- Worked closely with emergency physicians, registered nurses, respiratory therapists, EMS personnel, and Life Link III teams
- Developed prioritization and critical thinking skills in a fast-paced emergency environment
Waterpark Manager
Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark
Duluth, MN
06.2021 - Current
- Led daily operations while supervising and mentoring a multidisciplinary team
- Coordinated staffing, scheduling, and safety compliance
- Responded to emergency situations requiring rapid assessment and decisive action
- Trained new employees in emergency response, CPR, customer service, and safety procedures
- Maintained calm leadership during high-pressure situations involving guests and medical emergencies
Lifeguard
Superior YMCA
Superior, WI
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Monitored swimmer safety and performed rescue interventions as needed
- Administered first aid and maintained constant surveillance to prevent injury
- Improved communication skills while working closely with teams and the public
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN12-2026
High School Diploma -
Superior High School
Superior, WI06-2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV insertion
- Urinary catheterization
- 12-lead ECG acquisition
- Electronic Medical Record documentation
- Infection prevention
- Wound care
- Therapeutic communication
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Patient advocacy
- Compassionate care
Timeline
Emergency Department Nurse Intern
Essentia Health Virginia Hospital
06.2026 - Current
Waterpark Manager
Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark
06.2021 - Current
Lifeguard
Superior YMCA
06.2019 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior College
High School Diploma -
Superior High School