Mary Van Grinsven
Lakeville,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive 34-year career history in direct patient care, primary charge, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
MHealth Fairview Southdale
02.1990 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided fast, efficient care in Level III Emergency Department that cares for over 60,000 patients annually.
Registered Nurse
GS Labs
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.1989
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN05.1986
Skills
- Unit Oversight
- Cardiac monitors
- Behavioral Health Care
- Clear Patient Communication
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- ER Experience
Certification
Trauma Certified Registered Nurse
Certified Emergency Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
GS Labs
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
MHealth Fairview Southdale
02.1990 - Current
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Normandale Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Normandale Community College
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