VERONICA VAAWA FUNNEBO
Elk River,MN
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Woodlake New Hope
New Hope MN
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to ensure accurate diagnoses and treatment.
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Villa At Osseo
Osseo
06.2019 - Current
- Collecting and documenting vital signs to track current patient condition.
- Monitoring blood glucose and administering insulin by sliding scale
- Communicate concern regarding patient status, care and environment to nursing supervisor and care managers.
- Answering patient, doctor and family questions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care planes to accelerate patient recovery
- Start, monitor and manage intravenous medication
- Chat change in patient condition and report to the doctor.
- Do new admission paperwork and swap patient for covid and TB test.
- Administrating medications and tube feeding
- Suction patient and monitoring their oxygen level
- Delivering care to hospice patient
- Addressing patient care needs
- Wound Care
- Catheterization
- Monitor infection control
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Therese of New Hope
New Hope, MN
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to healthcare plans and protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and dignity.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Participated in staff training sessions to improve care delivery standards and practices.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Itasca Community College
Grand Rapid, Minnesota05-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Brooklyn Park, MN03-2024
Skills
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 7 years
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
Certification
- Licensed RN - 03/30/2026
- Licensed LPN - 05/2019
- certification-( CPR) Basic Life Support 05/02/2025- 05/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Woodlake New Hope
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Therese of New Hope
05.2022 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Villa At Osseo
06.2019 - Current
Diploma - Nursing
Itasca Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University