Michelle Dunne Peterson
Minneapolis
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with over 15 years of experience in urgent care and inpatient settings. Skilled in critical thinking, patient assessments, and effective communication. Experienced charge nurse in urgent care, dedicated to mentoring and developing new nursing staff. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care through teamwork and comprehensive assessment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Urgent Care
Park Nicollet Medical Center
St Louis Park
03.2012 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize interventions.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices, standards of care, and protocols.
- Charge nurse duties, managing a busy, high acuity department.
- Assisted in managing emergency situations with prompt, effective interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Administered medications, including IVs, and monitored patient responses in diverse clinical settings.
Registered Nurse, Melrose Center
Park Nicollet Medical Center
St Louis Park
03.2009 - 03.2012
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care regarding inpatient eating disorders.
- Documented patient assessments and care activities in electronic health records.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other members of the care team.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient on a variety of units
Travel Companies
03.2004 - 02.2009
- Delivered comprehensive inpatient nursing care across Telemetry, Med-surg, Oncology, Pediatrics, Orthopedic, Trauma, and Rehab units during diverse travel assignments in various medical environments.
- Adapted to new environments with efficiency and professionalism.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2002
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration and IV therapy
- Critical thinking and emotional support
- Effective communication
- Staff training and care coordination
- Electronic health records management
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
Certification
ACLS, expires 4/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Urgent Care
Park Nicollet Medical Center
03.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse, Melrose Center
Park Nicollet Medical Center
03.2009 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse, Inpatient on a variety of units
Travel Companies
03.2004 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Minnesota