Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
LANGUAGES
Timeline
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Trisity Behrens

Mason City,IA

Summary

Secure a registered nurse position on the OB floor that utilizes my teamwork, leadership, critical thinking and skills acquired through previous OB job experiences, and hands on learning. Show my ability to adapt to situations, willingness to learn, and commitment to quality of care for laboring, antepartum, and postpartum mothers while also providing newborn care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Mercy One North Iowa Labor and Delivery
05.2023 - Current
  • Labor, postpartum, and antepartum care
  • Monitored patients' vital signs and assessed health status during labor and delivery processes.
  • Administered medications and managed pain relief protocols to ensure patient comfort and safety.
  • Educated patients and families on prenatal, labor, and postpartum care practices to promote health awareness.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Encourage movement during the labor process through skills learned through spinning babies.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Patient Care Assistant to Registered Nurse

Mercy One Pediatric and Adolescent clinic
06.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated communication between healthcare providers and families to facilitate optimal care plans.
  • Implemented safety protocols, contributing to a secure environment for patients and staff.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
  • Coordinated with specialists to facilitate timely referrals and follow-up care for patients.
  • Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.

Care Provider

Respite/ SCL Care
09.2018 - Current
  • Assisting with ADL’s
  • Teaching daily life goals and skills
  • Working towards IEP goals

CNA

Lake Mills Care Center
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and coordinated care plans effectively.
  • Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
  • Implemented infection control measures to enhance overall health standards within facility.
  • Streamlined daily routines, improving efficiency of care delivery for residents.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

University of Iowa
05.2026

ADN program - Registered nurse

North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, Iowa
05.2023

High school degree -

Lake Mills High School
Lake Mills, Iowa
05.2021

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Patient advocate
  • Empathetic
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication with patients and coworkers
  • Electronic fetal monitor certified
  • Direct patient care
  • Maternal positioning using spinning babies
  • Obtaining vital signs and newborn measurements
  • Willingness to learn
  • Adapting to fast paced and challenging situations

Certification

  • RN
  • Will obtain BSN in May of 2026
  • EFM Certified
  • NRP
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Mandatory Reporter of: Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse

LANGUAGES

Primary: English
Basic Spanish, took 2 years while in high school

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Mercy One North Iowa Labor and Delivery
05.2023 - Current

Patient Care Assistant to Registered Nurse

Mercy One Pediatric and Adolescent clinic
06.2022 - Current

CNA

Lake Mills Care Center
03.2020 - 08.2021

Care Provider

Respite/ SCL Care
09.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

University of Iowa

ADN program - Registered nurse

North Iowa Area Community College

High school degree -

Lake Mills High School