Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, excelling in patient assessments and compassionate care. Leveraged strong clinical judgment and empathy to enhance patient satisfaction, mentor new staff, and improve recovery outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and patient education, consistently advocating for patient and family needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
01.2015 - Current
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Practice
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
IV setup
Patient evaluation
Precepting
Certification
Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
01.2015 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Practice
Lake Superior College
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