Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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STEPHANIE Weiskopf

White Bear Lake,MN

Summary

Loyal, collaborative Critical Care Nurse with a steadfast commitment to quality care and years experience working in urgent and high patient - Care of critically ill patients monitoring Hemodynamics and ensuring stability through life - Care of ventilated patients, Arterial lines, Multiple gtts, assisting with cardio versions, -Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to Operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization. .

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

M Health Fairview
Maplewood, MN
03.2024 - Current
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the Emergency Department setting.
  • Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
  • Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.

Home Care Nurse

Accurate Home Care
Burnsville, MN
01.2007 - Current
  • Caring for a boy TPN dependent at birth, central line daily cares, Ostomy, and fistula trained, administered protocols to maintain hydration
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
  • Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Critical Care Nurse

Allina United Hospital
St. Paul, MN
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Care of critically ill patients monitoring Hemodynamics and ensuring stability through life-saving treatments
  • Care of ventilated patients, Arterial lines, Multiple gtts, assisting with cardio versions, Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.

Emergency Room Nurse

Allina United Hospital
St. Paul, MN
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
  • Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
  • Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas
  • Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.

Telemetry Nurse

Allina _ Abbott Northwestern
MPLS, MN
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Interpreting patient rhythms, assessing for V-tach, atrial fibrillation, PVC's, PAC's, NSR, Junction rhythms, paced rhythms
  • Worked with patients Post Open Heart surgery with Chest tubes
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Responsible for Hemovac Autotransfusion System administration
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift
  • Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.

Urgent Care Nurse

Allina Bandana Square
St. Paul, MN
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Provided necessary health education training for patients
  • Administered Medications PO, IM and SQ
  • Obtain vital information to assist the physicians
  • Assisted physicians in focus studies on subject of prenatal care
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
06-2024

Nursing- Registered Nurse -

Minneapolis Community and Tech
Minneapols, MN
01.2005

Certificate, Nursing- LPN -

Minneapolis community and Tech
Minneapolis, MN
01.2004

Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant -

St. Kates
MPLS, MN
01.2000

Skills

  • Vascular care understanding
  • Skilled cardiac care nurse
  • Psych and mental health care proficiency
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • ICU and Rapid Response Nurse
  • Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care, STEMI protocols, DKA, Vasopressors
  • Infection control standards expert
  • Trained in in- and out-patient care
  • Flow sheet charting
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Gastrointestinal nutrition education
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • OR, Preop- PACU and ER experience

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • ACLS certified through American Heart Association
  • Registered Nurse in the State of MN
  • TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
  • PALS- Pediatric certified through the American Heart Association
  • ENPC Certified

Accomplishments

  • Graduated with Honors BSN
  • Swat Trained- Critical Care nurse responsible for the Critical care situations occurring in the Emergency Department.
  • Unit Council Member

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

M Health Fairview
03.2024 - Current

Critical Care Nurse

Allina United Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016

Emergency Room Nurse

Allina United Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2013

Home Care Nurse

Accurate Home Care
01.2007 - Current

Telemetry Nurse

Allina _ Abbott Northwestern
01.2006 - 01.2008

Urgent Care Nurse

Allina Bandana Square
01.2005 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Nursing- Registered Nurse -

Minneapolis Community and Tech

Certificate, Nursing- LPN -

Minneapolis community and Tech

Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant -

St. Kates

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