Elena Drake
Minneapolis
Summary
Registered nurse with a strong background working in healthcare and providing reliable patient-centered care. I have specialized in medical-surgical and cardiac units and am currently seeking a nursing position where I can utilize my skills and competency working in a collaborative environment to deliver compassionate and high-quality care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs.
- Effectively managed 4-5 patient load while maintaining accuracy, patient advocacy, and individualized care/treatment.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatments, and recovery processes for informed decision-making.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, accurately documenting findings to support effective treatment strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Student Nurse Intern
St. Francis Regional Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked closely with preceptor to further build competence in patient care, time-management, critical thinking, patient prioritization, medication administration, assessment, education, communication, and charting on a medical-surgical unit.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to maintain safety and implement individualized care plans under a high-pressure environment.
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted clients with home care, meal prep, companionship, hospice, rehab, and transportation needs.
Janitor/Cleaner
Usquare Apartments
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated flexibility, independence, and detail-oriented skills to sustain cleanliness and maintain apartment/office order.
- Developed strong work ethic and independence while managing responsibility for 3 different apartment buildings.
Patient Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic Health System
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Utilized teamwork skills and intuitive observation to maintain quality of care for patients and demonstrated a strong work ethic in a constantly changing, rapid environment.
Equine Assistant
True Friends Therapy and Adaptive Riding
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed pest control and the care of livestock and utilized collaborative teamwork to ensure the safety of clients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Benedict's Senior Community Therapy Suites
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation and used effective communication within the care team to address resident complaints.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN12-2024
Associate of Arts -
St. Cloud Technical And Community College
St. Cloud, MN05-2019
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Problem solving
- Patient-centered care and advocacy
- Time management
- Clinical judgement
- Comprehensive assessments & documentation
- Medication and IV administration
- Interpersonal communication and teamwork
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Member April 2024
- MNSU Nursing Prelicensure Program Committee Student Representative August 2023
- MNSU College of Allied Health and Nursing Student Advisory Board Member August 2023
- MNSU Maverick Family Nursing Simulation Center Volunteer August 2023
- Student Nurses Association Member August 2022
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) January 2025
- BLS Provider (CPR/AED certified) March 2019
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) May 2019
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
St. Francis Regional Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
05.2023 - 08.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic Health System
05.2022 - 08.2022
Janitor/Cleaner
Usquare Apartments
01.2021 - 01.2023
Equine Assistant
True Friends Therapy and Adaptive Riding
01.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Benedict's Senior Community Therapy Suites
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State University
Associate of Arts -
St. Cloud Technical And Community College