Tyler Decker
Royalton,MN
Summary
Registered Nurse with 7 years of nursing experience at the Department of Veterans Affairs, currently practicing in a fast-paced urgent care setting. Experienced in patient triage, focused assessments, peripheral IV insertion, venipuncture, ECG acquisition, wound care, medication administration, and escalation of care for patients requiring emergency department evaluation. Completed the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Emergency Nursing Triage Education Program on May 20, 2026. Veteran with a strong foundation in teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and composure under pressure. Seeking to transition into emergency nursing and contribute strong clinical assessment skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to safe, patient-centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse — Urgent Care
Department of Veterans Affairs
St. Cloud, Minnesota
02.2019 - Current
- Perform patient triage and initial assessments to identify presenting concerns, prioritize care needs, and support timely clinical evaluation.
- Obtain focused patient histories and assess clinical findings to guide care planning and support provider decision-making.
- Initiate peripheral intravenous (IV) access and perform venipuncture for blood specimen collection in accordance with established protocols.
- Obtain electrocardiograms (ECGs/EKGs) to support the evaluation of patients presenting with potential cardiac and other acute medical concerns.
- Provide wound care and assist with laceration management, supporting appropriate treatment, patient comfort, and infection prevention.
- Administer medications and injections in accordance with provider orders, established protocols, and medication safety standards.
- Recognize concerning clinical presentations and changes in patient condition, promptly communicating findings and escalating care needs.
- Coordinate transfers to the emergency department when patients require a higher level of evaluation or treatment, supporting continuity of care and effective handoff communication.
- Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate diagnostic testing, treatment, patient education, and follow-up care.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced urgent care environment.
- Educate patients regarding treatment plans, medication instructions, discharge precautions, and indications for further medical evaluation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2022
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing Associate’s Degree (ADN/RN)
Rasmussen University
St. Cloud, MN10-2018
Skills
- Patient Triage and Clinical Prioritization
- Focused Patient Assessment and History Taking
- Peripheral IV Insertion
- Venipuncture
- Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) Acquisition
- Wound Care
- Laceration Management Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Injections
- Recognition and Escalation of Concerning Symptoms
- Emergency Department Transfer Coordination
- Patient Safety
- Infection Prevention
- Clinical Documentation
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Patient Education
- Discharge Instructions
- Interdisciplinary Communication and Collaboration
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management in Fast-Paced Environments
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Minnesota, 2469647
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross, 12/31/26
- Emergency Nursing Triage Education Program, Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), 05/20/26
Professional Development
Committed to continuing education and professional development in emergency nursing, with an emphasis on rapid assessment, clinical prioritization, recognition of time-sensitive conditions, and safe, evidence-based patient care.
Military Service
Army, 2003-2010, Developed discipline, accountability, adaptability, and a team-oriented approach through military service. Demonstrated commitment to established procedures, operational readiness, and dependable performance in a structured environment. Bring a service-oriented mindset, strong teamwork, and a commitment to supporting colleagues and delivering quality patient care.
Timeline
Registered Nurse — Urgent Care
Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing Associate’s Degree (ADN/RN)
Rasmussen University