Experience

Woodwinds Health Campus

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• RN

  • Jul 2014 - Present



Fairview Southdale Hospital

• RN- Labor and Delivery

  • May 2007 - Apr 2012

  Triage and prioritized patients who presented to the Maternal Assessment Center. Assessed all patients in a complete head to toe manner, and provided appropriate and individualized care for the laboring patient throughout her stay from admission to recovery. Inserted peripheral IV's, administered medications, placed internal fetal monitors, and evaluated fetal heart rate rhythms. Provided OR circulating care of patients requiring birth by cesarean section. Performed assessments and care of the newborn infants, as well as care of antepartum patients requiring hospitalization prior to delivery.

• RN - Emergency Department

  • Jun 2005 - May 2007

  Thoroughly assessed and provided comprehensive emergent and critical care to a wide variety of patients. Performed technical duties such as placing Peripheral IV's, inserting urinary catheters, and nasogastric tubes. Administered medications and completed pain assessments for effective pain management. Provided education to patients from the beginning of their care to their discharge. Maintained a calm and organized contribution in what could be a stressful environment. Communicated clearly and professionally with colleagues, as well as patients, to provide the best and most complete care possible.



Allina Health Care - Unity Hospital

• Technician

  • Jun 2003 - Apr 2005

  Assisted nurses and physicians in the care of patients with emergent needs. Responsibilities included the set up of vital monitoring, perform EKG's, collect lab samples, and assessment and cleaning of wounds. Provided clear communication with co-workers and patients to maintain a calm and efficient environment.

• Nurse Intern

  • Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

  Assisted in providing primary care to laboring mothers and their families. Learned the skill of performing admission assessments, health histories, and physical examinations of patients. Received training on the basics of fetal heart monitoring and how to appropriately and accurately document care.

• Nurse Intern

  • Jun 2003 - Aug 2003

  Provided care for individuals of all ages in an acute setting. Gained knowledge of proper assessment skills and tools, and utilized available resources throughout the hospital to enhance what was learned in a clinical setting.