Alana Jacobs
Andover
Summary
Self-driven, genuine, and patient-focused RN. Committed to providing quality patient care while building a strong rapport with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary staff. Possess essential skills in managing critically ill, and medically complex ICU patients. Ability to maintain a calm, focused, and reassuring demeanor while under pressure. Eager to continue professional development and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Hospital
Coon Rapids
09.2017 - Current
- Managed and worked with critically ill, medically unstable, and complex patients.
- Diligently monitoring, assessing, and intervening to support patient stability and health.
- Monitored and cared for patients on ventilators, BiPAP, balloon pumps, Impellas, Swan catheters, and CRRT.
- Administered conscious sedation during procedures while monitoring patient conditions.
- Titrated hemodynamic drips to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Educated patients and families about their medical conditions, as well as about care plans and recovery processes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit
Mercy Hospital
Coon Rapids
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Worked with patients affected by cancer, as well as patients with various medical conditions.
- Assessed, monitored, and recognized medical status changes in high-acuity patients.
- Provided nursing care and management of chest tubes, tracheostomies, nasogastric, and gastrostomy tubes.
- Identify and recommend treatment for cancer-related side effects.
- Performed urinary catheter insertions, medication administration, blood transfusions, and dressing changes.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Family Social Science
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2009
Medical Assistant -
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN05-1999
Skills
- Decision making
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Telemetry monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Leadership
- ICU Operations and Quality Committee.
- Participant of committee from 2020-2023.
- Served on respiratory clinical action team.
- Helped prepare and educate staff at ongoing mini skills stations.
- Provided opportunities for increasing and upholding unit morale.
- Incorporated up to date nursing practices under the supervision of the unit Patient Care Manager.
Preceptor
- Provided instruction and support to nurses in principles and practices of intensive care nursing.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Hospital
09.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit
Mercy Hospital
02.2016 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Science - Family Social Science
University of Minnesota
Medical Assistant -
Century College
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