Sheila Distel
Owatonna
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Fairview Ridges Hospital, excelling in team leadership and decision-making. Proven track record in enhancing patient safety and satisfaction through effective communication and staff training. Skilled in coordinating complex surgical procedures and fostering relationships among interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Fairview Ridges Hospital
10.2015 - Current
- Lead RN for Gynecology, General and DaVinci Coordinator for Fairview Ridges Hospital
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols.
- Supported a culture of excellence within the operating room by actively participating in ongoing professional development, training sessions, and peer evaluations.
- Ensured efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning among colleagues by sharing knowledge on current evidence-based practices in the field of perioperative nursing.
Registered Nurse
Minneapolis Children's Hospital
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the surgical process.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families through effective communication about surgical expectations, progress updates, and postoperative care instructions.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Allina Health Owatonna
04.2007 - 03.2013
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage or neonatal resuscitation, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted physicians in performing various procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, vacuum-assisted deliveries, and forceps deliveries for optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively by collaborating with specialized healthcare teams to develop tailored care plans for each patient''s unique needs.
- Maintained current knowledge of obstetrical nursing best practices through continuous professional development and participation in relevant workshops or conferences.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, providing mentorship and sharing expertise on labor and delivery procedures.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Registered Nurse Maternal Fetal Medicine
Mayo Clinic
10.1991 - 03.2007
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions , serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Assisted with procedures such as amniocentesis and Non-Stress Testing as well as the day to day running of a High Risk Clinic
- Collaborated with Social Workers, Genetic Counselors and Maternal Fetal Medicine doctors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Crown College
St. Bonafacius, MN07-2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN06-1991
Skills
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
- Relationship building
- Epic OpTime
- Familiar with Epic Stork
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Reviews by management exceeds expectations for the past several years at Fairview Ridges.
- Charge Nurse duties as well as Team Lead duties for the past several years at Fairview Ridges.
- Nominated for Excellence in Caring Award 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Fairview Ridges Hospital
10.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Minneapolis Children's Hospital
03.2013 - 10.2015
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Allina Health Owatonna
04.2007 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse Maternal Fetal Medicine
Mayo Clinic
10.1991 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Crown College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rochester Community And Technical College
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