Rebecca A. Udermann, MA, BSN, RN, CPN, EMT
Saint Paul,MN
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Children's Minnesota
09.2023 - Current
- Provide individualized nursing care to critically ill children, ages birth to 18, through advanced ventilator and external dialysis management, continuous medication infusions including narcotic, paralytic and inotropic support along with other advanced medical technology and nursing interventions.
- Advocate for patient and caregiver during times of crisis upon admission, duration of stay in the PICU and upon discharge, death or transfer to another medical floor or facility.
- Develop professional and therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers as a result of providing compassionate care, active listening and emotional support.
- Exhibit detail oriented work including medication calculations, correct, accurate and timely computer documentation, critical thinking skills and a calm demeanor in high stress circumstances.
Pediatric Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Cook Children's Medical Center
10.2016 - 09.2023
- Additional dates of employment with Cook Children's Medical Center include; 11/2013 - 08/2015 and 06/2010 - 10/2012
Associate Therapist
Dallas Children's Advocacy Center
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and developed strategies to help client's cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Maintained, documented and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
Behavioral Health Crisis Intake Assessor
Texas Health Resources
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Completed comprehensive and individualized behavioral health crisis assessments in-person and via telehealth for psychiatric and chemically dependent patients and developed provisional diagnosis using DSM criteria.
- Utilized the suicide risk assessment (C-SSRS) and alcohol withdrawl scale (CIWA-AR) to help assess and diagnose severity and risk of suicidality and alcohol withdrawal.
- Acquired knowledge in local treatment programs including inpatient treatment, residential treatment facilities, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programming along with private psychiatry and therapy options.
- Engaged with local law enforcement for APOWW and other emergency detention orders to provide patient and civilian safety.
Assessment and Intake Coordinator
Mayhill Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Performed comprehensive assessments through intake and screening process for patients seeking treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, psychiatric or emotional disorders and behavioral health emergencies.
- Coordinated with psychiatry and clinical team members to ensure needs of patient would be met or referred to other appropriate community provider.
- Discussed treatment plan with patient and support system to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of psychiatric treatment.
- Facilitated communication and completed medical and legal record documentation for local mental health court to process patients on involuntary holds.
Masters Practicum Counseling Student
Restoration Counseling
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Provided psychotherapy in-person, video conferencing and in-vivo experiential learning for clients aged 10 to 70 years old suffering from psychiatric, mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Facilitated group and individual DBT skills sessions while implementing deescalation techniques for emotionally dysregulated clients.
- Cultivated rapport and fostered development of a therapeutic alliance with client to facilitate transformation, healing, growth and recovery.
- Participated in weekly case consultation with experienced Restoration Counseling team members, supervision meetings and advanced educational seminars.
Volunteer Pediatric Nurse
Nkhoma Mission Hospital
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Provided care for pediatric patients and families in a high-volume, rural atmosphere with limited resources and personnel with diagnosis ranging from wellness visits, injuries and life-threatening conditions.
- Collaborated and communicated clearly with Malawian Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers through management of patient care.
- Performed nursing interventions including intravenous catheter and feeding tube placement, blood draws, blood product transfusions, foley catheter insertion, and medication administration.
- Trained and educated caregivers how to effectively and safely care for patient upon discharge.
Pediatric Nurse Educator
CURE International
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Organized educational programs, curriculum and competency tools to address clinical knowledge and procedures for delivery of safe patient care.
- Coordinated and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care including outpatient referrals, medication management and specialized procedures.
Volunteer Pediatric Nurse
God's Littlest Angels & Canaan Christian Community
11.2012 - 09.2013
- Collaborated with Haitian leadership staff to set standards for mission organization and effective implementation.
- Intervened in crisis situations to protect orphanage children and provided safe transportation of critically ill children to higher levels of care.
- Maintenance of CDC recommended vaccinations, HIV medication management and distribution of medical grade nutrition for malnourishment program for orphanage children and local community members based on WHO criteria.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, Texas01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, Minnesota05.2010
Skills
LPC-Associate (TX); 2022- present
Crisis Prevention and Intervention; 2021 - present
Emergency Medical Technician; 2014 - present
Certified Pediatric Nurse; 2012 - present
Registered Nurse (TX and MN); 2010 - present
Pediatric Advanced Life Support; 2010 - present
Basic Life Support; 2006 - present
Volunteer & Leadership
Cook Children's Medical Center COVID-19 RN Task Force; March 2020 - 2023
Cook Children's Medical Center PICU RN Mentor; 2017 - 2023
Cook Children's Medical Center PICU Mock Code Council and Preceptor Council Member; 2016 - 2020
Medical Mission Trips to Zambia, Guyana, Nepal: February 2015, December 2016, April 2018
Medical Mission Trips to Haiti: April 2012, October 2012, January 2014, July 2014, September 2015
Cook Children's Medical Center PICU Family Systems Council Board Chair; 2010 - 2012
Cook Children's Medical Center PICU Patient Experience Champion; 2010 - 2012
Cook Children's Medical Center PICU Unit Council Member; 2010 - 2012
The College of Saint Scholastica Collegiate Women's Volleyball Co-Captain; 2009
Awards
DFW Great 100 Nurse Award Nominee; 2022
Cook Children's Medical Center Top 10 Nurse Award Nominee; 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2012
The College of Saint Scholastica Alumni Humanitarian Award; 2014
Sister Olivia Gowen Nursing Award; 2010
John Baggs Sportsmanship Award; 2009
Timeline
Pediatric Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Children's Minnesota
09.2023 - Current
Associate Therapist
Dallas Children's Advocacy Center
04.2023 - 08.2023
Behavioral Health Crisis Intake Assessor
Texas Health Resources
07.2022 - 01.2023
Assessment and Intake Coordinator
Mayhill Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2021
Masters Practicum Counseling Student
Restoration Counseling
01.2020 - 07.2020
Pediatric Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Cook Children's Medical Center
10.2016 - 09.2023
Volunteer Pediatric Nurse
Nkhoma Mission Hospital
03.2016 - 09.2016
Pediatric Nurse Educator
CURE International
10.2015 - 03.2016
Volunteer Pediatric Nurse
God's Littlest Angels & Canaan Christian Community
11.2012 - 09.2013
Master of Arts - Counseling
Dallas Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of Saint Scholastica
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