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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Elijah Knutson

Maple Grove

Summary

Senior ABSN nursing student at Concordia University, St. Paul with clinical experience in emergency, medical-surgical, maternal-newborn, behavioral health, hospice, dialysis, community health, and long-term care settings. Currently completing a 180-hour Emergency Department capstone at Allina United Hospital, developing advanced assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, and clinical judgment skills. Proficient in Epic EHR and medication dispensing systems, with a strong commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Student

Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul
05.2025 - Current

Clinical Skills

  • Focused Patient Assessments
  • Medication Administration
  • IV Insertion, Maintenance, and Removal
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Wound Care and Dressing Changes
  • Patient Education
  • Infection Prevention and Control

Technical Skills

  • Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR)
  • Omnicell Medication Dispensing System
  • Pyxis Medication Dispensing System
  • Electronic Documentation

Professional Skills

  • Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment
  • Patient Centered Care
  • Effective Time Management and Prioritization
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Therapeutic and Professional Communication
  • Adaptability in Fast-Paced Clinical Environments

Food and Drink Server

Casa Rio
Anoka
01.2021 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by accurately taking orders and resolving customer concerns.
  • Managed multiple tables and competing priorities while maintaining efficient, high-quality service.
  • Collaborated with team members and kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery.
  • Prepared customer checks and processed payments accurately.
  • Trained and mentored new employees on restaurant procedures and customer service standards.
  • Demonstrated strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Health Sciences, MnTC Transfer Curriculum

Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids
12-2024

Accelerated Bachelor's of Nursing (ABSN) - Nursing

Concordia University-St. Paul
St. Paul, MN, US
St. Paul, MN, US

Skills

Clinical Skills

Focused Patient Assessments
Medication Administration
IV Insertion, Maintenance, and Removal
Vital Signs Monitoring
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Wound Care and Dressing Changes
Patient Education
Infection Prevention and Control

Technical Skills

Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Omnicell Medication Dispensing System
Pyxis Medication Dispensing System
Electronic Documentation

Professional Skills

Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment
Patient-Centered Care
Time Management and Prioritization
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Therapeutic and Professional Communication
Adaptability in Fast-Paced Clinical Environments

Certification

BLS Certification

Accomplishments

  • Summa Cum Laude Graduate, Anoka-Ramsey Community College
  • Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Timeline

Nursing Student

Concordia University, St. Paul
05.2025 - Current

Food and Drink Server

Casa Rio
01.2021 - Current

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Health Sciences, MnTC Transfer Curriculum

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Accelerated Bachelor's of Nursing (ABSN) - Nursing

Concordia University-St. Paul
Elijah Knutson