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Malissa Alexander

Kasson

Summary

I offer a solid foundation in healthcare principles and strong desire to learn and grow in this environment. Bringing the ability to quickly acquire essential nursing practices and techniques, including patient assessment and care planning. I am ready to use and develop skills in patient care planning in the Executive Health nursing role.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic Emergency Dept.
09.2017 - 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.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Mayo Clinic
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained open and neutral position to expedite communication with victims.
  • Earned and maintained MN License as Registered Nurse.
  • Ensured strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures for all evidence collected during examinations, preserving its integrity for potential use in criminal proceedings.
  • Improved patient care by conducting thorough sexual assault examinations and providing essential medical treatment.
  • Maintained accurate records of all assessments, interventions, treatments provided, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic Trauma Care & General Surgery
08.2002 - 09.2017
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Education

Nursing

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05-2017

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD
05-2002

Skills

  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Mandated reporting
  • Compassionate communication
  • Professional boundaries
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Clinical assessment
  • Emergency care
  • Complex Problem-solving

Timeline

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Mayo Clinic
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic Emergency Dept.
09.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic Trauma Care & General Surgery
08.2002 - 09.2017

Nursing

University of Phoenix

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Dakota Wesleyan University
Malissa Alexander