RACHEL MOLNAU, BSN, RN
Lake Elmo,MN
Summary
Dedicated RN with 5 years acute care experience, with keen interest in transitioning to the ICU setting. Recognized for delivering high-quality patient care and outcomes. Proven leadership as a charge nurse, effectively managing complex cases and fostering team collaboration. Strong critical thinking skills and adaptability contribute to enhanced patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCU/Charge RN
Regions Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
09.2023 - Current
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and interventions.
ENT/Plastics/Float RN
Stanford Hospital
Palo Alto, CA
02.2023 - 05.2023
- 13-week contract at a level 1 trauma facility on the Acute Adaptability Unit, specializing in surgical flaps, skin grafts, and artificial airways.
- Utilized internal and external Doppler equipment to assess and monitor vascular blood flow.
- Assisted in managing airways for tracheostomy, laryngectomy, and neck dissection patients.
- Administered ketamine infusions to treat chronic pain conditions.
- Preceptor to nursing students, providing training and guidance on quality nursing practices
Post Surgical/Tele RN
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
11.2020 - 02.2023
- 36-bed surgical unit.
- Learned the foundation of time management skills, medication administration, pre- and post-op patient management, and patient involvement in care and education.
MS/Tele/PCU RN
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center
Marshall, MN
08.2022 - 11.2022
- 13-week travel contract, 25-bed rural hospital.
- Managed healthcare needs of both acute and intermediate critical care patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify healthcare needs and potential complications.
MS/PCU/Float Pool RN
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
02.2022 - 06.2022
- 13-week contract, Level 1 Trauma Magnet Facility.
- Float experience - ED, Cardiac, and Surgical PCU.
- Monitored and cared for patients at high risk, including MVA cases, neurotrauma, cardiogenic shock, MI, and sepsis.
- Performed IV administration and titration in clinical environments, including diltiazem, dobutamine, amiodarone, and heparin.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2020
Skills
- Leadership - Charge Nurse
- EHR: EPIC, Meditech, CPRS
- IV heparin, ketamine, hydromorphone, and cardiac drips
- Epidural and intrathecal pumps
- Wound, drain, NG/NJ/PEG, TPN, laryngectomy/trach, BIPAP, IV/PICC/Port management
Certification
- Licensed RN- MN, CA
- BLS
- NIHSS
- ELNEC (End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium)
Timeline
PCU/Charge RN
Regions Hospital
09.2023 - Current
ENT/Plastics/Float RN
Stanford Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
MS/Tele/PCU RN
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
MS/PCU/Float Pool RN
Loma Linda University Medical Center
02.2022 - 06.2022
Post Surgical/Tele RN
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
11.2020 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Minnesota
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