Jon Carlson
Bloomington,MN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Works well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care in a respectful manner.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Nurse
MNGI Digestive Health
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by maintaining open communication channels with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, technicians, and support staff.
- Ensured accurate documentation, maintaining detailed records of patient medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical systems.
- Achieved timely patient discharge by efficiently completing post-procedure evaluations and implementing appropriate recovery plans.
- Increased team morale through active participation in staff meetings, sharing ideas for process improvements and providing constructive feedback to colleagues.
- Educated family members and patient on patient care instructions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through exceptional communication skills, addressing concerns and providing education on endoscopic procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lakewood Health System
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Educated and provided education material to patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
Registered Nurse
Bethany Good Samaritan, Transitional Care Unit
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Teach and provide education material to patients on how to improve lifestyle choices and prevent diseases.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Nursing Assistant
Bethany Good Samaritan
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Zenith Services
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Assisting people with disabilities with tasks such as eating, toilet use, providing transportation, assisting residents with cleaning/work projects and self-independence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN08.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN12.2015
Skills
- IV insertion and management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient education
- Clear Patient Communication
- Care Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Ordering Team Member
Certification
BLS certified
ACLS certified
Registered Nurse- BSN
Timeline
Endoscopy Nurse
MNGI Digestive Health
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lakewood Health System
09.2020 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Bethany Good Samaritan, Transitional Care Unit
01.2019 - 10.2020
Nursing Assistant
Bethany Good Samaritan
06.2017 - 01.2019
Caregiver, Special Needs
Zenith Services
08.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Scholastica
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Central Lakes College
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