Shannon L. Strenger
Columbus,MN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Works well with diverse patient populations of all ages and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Skilled at collaboration, critical thinking, multitasking, communication, and organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
MNGI Digestive Health Endoscopy ASC
11.2020 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care of 15 patients per day from admission to discharge; to include surgical admit unit (SAU), surgical procedure room, and post anesthesia care unit (PACU)
- Collaborated with physicians and care team to quickly assess patient health and appropriateness for procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Responsible for insertion of IV catheters using aseptic techniques.
- Provided exceptional care to diverse population of adult and pediatric surgical patients.
- Precepting new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
MHealthFairview St. John's Hospital
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Medical-Surgical unit encompassing; Neurology, Urology, Gastroenterology, Telemetry and Oncology.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care of up to 6 patients per shift.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Exceptional assessment skills and critical thinking,
- Proficient with port-a-cath access, PICC lines, IV infusion therapy, blood product administration, chemotherapy administration, hospice and end-of-life care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN12.2017
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Operational Standards
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Effective Communication
- Patient Safety
Certification
- Minnesota Board of Nursing-Registered Nurse, License #2462124, expiration 08/31/2025
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MNGI Digestive Health Endoscopy ASC
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
MHealthFairview St. John's Hospital
02.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Century College
- Minnesota Board of Nursing-Registered Nurse, License #2462124, expiration 08/31/2025
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
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