Pediatric Critical Care float Nurse - Children's Minnesota Hospital - Saint Paul/Minneapolis, MN
(2019-07)
- Carrying out care for patients with epilepsy/seizure disorders within the Level IV Epilepsy monitoring Unit, Post-operative neurosurgery care, General medical/surgical care, along with children in acute behavioral crisis and eating disorders
- Assess, analyze and treat complex patient conditions.
- Maintain, monitor, and analyze various patient monitoring equipment such as arterial lines, intracranial pressure monitors, EVDs, and ventilators.
- Titrate and monitor critical medication drips.
- Developed extensive skills in tracheostomy management, medication administration, general care, and emergency protocol.
- Safe and effective use of gastrostomy tubes and central and peripheral IV lines for medication administration, sterile dressing changes, and other nursing procedures.
- Ability to maintain sound judgment and poise under the pressure of rapid response and code blue situations.
- Provide family-centered education on various diagnostic tests and procedures.
- Build trust and rapport with patients, caregivers, and colleagues.
- Educating patients and families regarding complex medical topics like seizures, surgical operations, viral and bacterial infections, Mental Health illnesses, medications, eating disorders, and other complex topics.
- Full spectrum documentation, accommodation, education, and planning utilizing the nursing process.
- Collaborate with cohesive group of inter-disciplinary teams to improve patient care and system operations.
- Collaborated on the design of innovative unit-based interventions that enhanced patient care and fostered seamless communication among staff, leading to improved care quality outcomes.
RN consultant - Glory Homes/Adult Daycare - Minneapolis
(2019-04 - 2021-12)
- Performed in-depth patient assessments and crafted personalized care plans, leading to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction in a diverse healthcare setting.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement innovative protocols, resulting in a 20% reduction in patient safety incidents and significantly enhancing overall care quality.
- Develop and implement staff training and education programs
- Evaluate and recommend medical equipment and supplies
CNA Unit Secretary - Sandford Health - Bismarck, ND
(2016-05 - 2018-01)
- Informs RN of pertinent information and/or communing all significant changes in patient condition.
- Recognizes accepted priorities for care needs and takes direction for re-prioritizing from the RN.
- Restock supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, assists with room preparation and turnover.
Patient Care Tech, Intensive Care Unit - Sanford Health - Bismarck, ND
(2018-01 - 2019-01)
- Fostered strong collaboration within the healthcare team, enhancing communication and improving patient care outcomes.
- Displayed strong communication skills when informing healthcare of pertinent information.
- Provide a comfortable environment for patients, support, and comfort to their families.
- Developed communication skills and team collaboration by assisting RNs in completing various patient care.
