Kyle Zelinske
Brainerd
Summary
Dynamic RN with a proven track record at Essentia Health, excelling in patient management and education. Leveraged strong clinical judgment and compassion to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. Skilled in medication administration and discharge planning, fostering trust and rapport with patients and families while mentoring new staff to improve retention. Fully trained in Vascular Access including PICC and Midline. Currently involved in Cardiac CT and TAVR procedures to maximise image quality.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Essentia Health Saint Joseph's Medical Center
10.2004 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Laboror
Potlatch
08.1999 - 04.2003
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Bolstered team morale with a positive attitude and willingness to help others when needed.
- Operated and maintained a resource office for transition upon facility closing to assist with education and job searching for employees.
Service Manager
Tanner Honda/Mazda
09.1993 - 08.1999
- Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
- Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into opportunities for continued patronage.
- Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
- Managed a team of technicians, ensuring timely completion of projects and high-quality workmanship.
- Met with customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions.
- Coordinated warranty claims processing, advocating on behalf of customers to ensure prompt resolution of covered repairs or replacements.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN12-2004
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Wadena, MN12-2003
Associate of Science - EMT
Central Lakes
Brainerd, MN05-1992
Skills
- Basic life support
- Licensed RN
- Patient management
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Nursing informatics
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Vascular Access
Certification
- Licensed RN
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
RN
Essentia Health Saint Joseph's Medical Center
10.2004 - Current
Laboror
Potlatch
08.1999 - 04.2003
Service Manager
Tanner Honda/Mazda
09.1993 - 08.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Associate of Science - EMT
Central Lakes
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