Tessa Cooper
Sartell,MN
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
CentraCare Health System
03.2024 - Current
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sanford Health
03.2021 - Current
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Director of Nursing - Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Planned and assigned workload to 50-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Cloud State University
St. Cloud07-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Mankato, MN12-2020
No Degree - Practical Nursing
St Cloud Community And Technical College
Saint Cloud, MN05-2018
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Resource utilization
- Resource allocation
- Health care consultation
- Managing deadlines
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
CentraCare Health System
03.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing - Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
12.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sanford Health
03.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
05.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Cloud State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
No Degree - Practical Nursing
St Cloud Community And Technical College