Rose Waytashek
Cold Spring,MN
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with over 4 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking, prioritizing patient-centered care and patient safety. Offering experience in delivering high-quality care to patients on med/surg, postpartum, and geriatric behavioral health units.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Centra Care Health - St. Cloud Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, medications, and potential complications during the postpartum period.
- Administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders throughout the postpartum period.
- Performed comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes in the postpartum period.
- Assisted physicians with performing circumcisions on newborns as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions, assessments, and patient responses during the entire stay in the postpartum unit.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, connecting them with appropriate mental health resources when necessary.
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers.
Geriatric Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Lakewood Health System
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for behavioral health patients.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Med/Surgical Nurse
Meeker Memorial Hospital And Clinic
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Conducted patient assessments, ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the med/surg setting.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families while maintaining open lines of communication regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
- Assisted in the orientation process of new staff members by providing guidance on unit policies, procedures, evidence-based practices and safe patient care.
COVID-19 Unit RN
Lakewood Health System
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the COVID-19 unit.
- Performed skilled assessments of vital signs, laboratory results, oxygenation levels, and overall patient condition to inform treatment decisions effectively.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications and treatments safely and accurately, assessed changes and reported results to doctors.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing empathetic support and clear communication during their time in the COVID-19 unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patients'' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN12.2019
Skills
- Effective written and verbal communication with team members, patients, and families
- Self-management and organization
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate
- Building rapport with patients, family members and care team
- Patient-centered care
- Patient safety
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), MN
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Centra Care Health - St. Cloud Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Med/Surgical Nurse
Meeker Memorial Hospital And Clinic
07.2021 - 07.2022
COVID-19 Unit RN
Lakewood Health System
11.2019 - 04.2020
Geriatric Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Lakewood Health System
01.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capella University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Central Lakes College
- Registered Nurse (RN), MN
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
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