Tessa Lueddecke
Oakdale
Summary
Meticulous Registered Nurse dedicated to contributing value to a patient-focused team. Compassionate and detail-oriented with hands-on experience in patient assessment and interventions. Committed to delivering support and collaborating with various healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Summit Orthopedics
Woodbury
12.2022 - Current
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the medical record system.
- Assisted physical therapists in the initial phase of rehabilitation for patients with total joint replacements, including early ambulation, and education on the proper use of assistive devices.
- Admitted patients to the pre-procedure room and prepared patients for surgery, including IV insertion, medication reconciliation, vital sign monitoring, and reviewing health history with the patient.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assisted anesthesiologists with pre-procedure nerve blocks, while monitoring patient vital signs.
- Collaborated with physicians and family members on discharge planning for post-operative patients.
Registered Nurse
Regions Hospital
St. Paul
03.2022 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians in the assessment and management of varying wounds by performing dressing changes, and monitoring for infection.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Restaurant Server/Bartender
Oasis Cafe
Stillwater
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of dining areas and service stations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing excellent customer service.
- Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
Nursing Student
Region's Hospital
St. Paul
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications and documented adverse effects.
- Enhanced medical care by delivering compassionate emotional, physical and social support to facility residents.
Restaurant Server/Bartender
Applebee's
Forest Lake
02.2017 - 12.2021
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Managed the bar area, cocktail design, and menu, and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Handled food safely, and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness, and maintain proper sanitation.
Nursing Student
St. Therese Nursing Home
Woodbury
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Supported patients with basic functions of eating and walking.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN12.2021
Associate of Science - Education
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN05.2016
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vitals monitoring
- IV insertion and medication administration
- Task prioritization
- Surgery admission and optimization
- Post surgery discharge planning
- Electronic health records management
- Team collaboration
Certification
BLS
Affiliations
Volunteer Ski Patroller for the National Ski Patrol
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Summit Orthopedics
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Regions Hospital
03.2022 - 12.2024
Nursing Student
Region's Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Restaurant Server/Bartender
Oasis Cafe
06.2021 - 07.2022
Nursing Student
St. Therese Nursing Home
01.2021 - 05.2021
Restaurant Server/Bartender
Applebee's
02.2017 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Century College
Associate of Science - Education
Century College