Tricia Beste
Zimmerman
Summary
Experienced and dedicated charge nurse with over 15 years of invaluable nursing experience in a variety of fast-paced and demanding healthcare environments. Possessing a comprehensive understanding of acute and critical care, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the table. Strong leadership abilities and critical thinking skills enable excellence in providing exceptional patient care. With a genuine passion for the work, eager to channel dedication into a new role offering growth and advancement opportunities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse- Intermediate Care Unit
Fairview Southdale Hospital
04.2013 - Current
- Lead multidisciplinary teams in 30 bed Intermediate care unit, including care coordination, unit staffing, procedural management, admissions, transfers and discharges, to maintain operational efficiency.
- Supervised nurses to achieve the highest quality of patient care.
- Collaborated with leadership and educational stakeholders to create new policies and clinical practices regarding IMC admission criteria and Order Set to improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes. These protocols are now used system wide.
- Provided expert intervention and continuous monitoring for medically complex patients including respiratory, cardiac, GI and Neuro.
- Frequent care of surgical patients pre and post operative including: Urological, Open Heart, Vascular, Ortho, General, GYN, Colo-rectal, Oral-Maxillary, Thoracic and Plastic surgical patients
- Supported orientation and onboarding process for newly hired nurses.
Registered Nurse
Fairview Ridges Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Medical/Surgical/Tele
- Conducted testing procedures per physician guidelines; identified significant changes in patient's condition and took appropriate actions.
- Perform patient admission and discharge planning
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams such as PT/OT and Respiratory Care to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Worked in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team on care plan development.
LPN
Fairview Ridges Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Supported RNs and CNAs in providing optimal care on Medical/ Telemetry floor.
- Administered medications and treatments according to protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, Mn01.2012
Associate in Applied Science - Practical Nursing, Associate of Arts
Northland Community & Technical College
East Grand Forks, MN12.2008
General Education Classes - undefined
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2006
Skills
- Team Leader
- Care coordination
- Communication
- Process Improvement
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- EPIC
Certification
ACLS
PCCN
BLS
References
Andrea Kucera
Director of Nursing
Fairview Southdale Hospital ,
Edina Mn
akucera1@fairview.org
Work (952) 924-5734
Cell (763) 639-2126
Brooke Bruxvoort
IMC Nurse Manager
Fairview Southdale Hospital,
Edina Mn
Brooke.Bruxvoort@Fairview.org
Work phone (952) 924-5008
Cell ( 515) 537-8499
Timeline
Charge Nurse- Intermediate Care Unit
Fairview Southdale Hospital
04.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fairview Ridges Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
LPN
Fairview Ridges Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Technical College
General Education Classes - undefined
University of North Dakota
Associate in Applied Science - Practical Nursing, Associate of Arts
Northland Community & Technical College
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