Tessa Hedstrom
Summary
Dependable, organized, and professional candidate who has shown to provide exceptional and compassionate care to patients. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet unit specific goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
M Health Fairview- St. John's Hospital
03.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to deliver appropriate treatment while managing symptoms and any changes in condition.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on disease process and appropriate management.
- Precepted new nurses/student nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
HealthEast Hospice
11.2012 - 02.2018
- Charge nurse 2013-2018
- Care management of terminally ill patients in the community environment.
- Worked closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure each patient was receiving appropriate care based on their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.
- Provided education to both the patient and family on the dying process and what to expect.
- Attended interdisciplinary rounds and completed required documentation detailing why the pt is/continues to be appropriate for hospice care.
- Collaborated with hospice physician in regards to symptom management.
- Made in person visits after a patient expired to provide support to family.
- Notified coroner's office and desired funeral home regarding patient's death.
Registered Nurse
HealthEast Care System-Bethesda Hospital
12.2007 - 11.2012
- Charge nurse 2008-2012
- Provided care to patients with complex needs including but not limited to extensive wound/ostomy care, tracheostomy care, brain injuries, mobility issues, alternative nutrition needs such as TPN and tube feedings.
- Attended interdisciplinary rounds as charge nurse.
- Delegation of tasks appropriate for a certified nursing assistant.
- Provided education and support to patients and family members.
Registered Nurse
Woodbury Health Care Center
10.2006 - 10.2007
- Nursing supervisor on an as needed basis.
- Managed care for long term care residents including medication administration, patient assessments, medicare documentation, delegation of tasks to certified nursing assistants within their scope of practice, communication with interdisciplinary team, education to residents and their family members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Catherine's University
St. Paul, MNSkills
- Medication Administration
- Patient and Family Education
- Intravenous Therapy
- Wound Care
- Pain Management
- Patient Assessments
- Care Plan Development
- Documentation Through EPIC
- Admits and Discharges
- Gastrostomy Tube Care/Tube Feedings
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Specialized care for oncology, bariatric, urology, and GI patients
- Strong Critical Thinking Skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse
M Health Fairview- St. John's Hospital
03.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
HealthEast Hospice
11.2012 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
HealthEast Care System-Bethesda Hospital
12.2007 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse
Woodbury Health Care Center
10.2006 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Catherine's University
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