Professional Experience
Horizons Health Care, Wessington Springs, SD. January, February 2016. Clinical Rotation with Karen Mickelson RN
Firesteel Nursing Home, Mitchell, SD (2016-2017)
Employed as a charge nurse/registered nurse in a long term care facility with 148 beds.
Successfully worked with a diverse group of individuals. My goal was to show treamwork, making nurse aides feeling good about their positions, and appreciating the job they done for me.
Learned Point Click Care Skills and can type 52-54 WPM.
Performed treatments, blood sugars,blood draws, doctors rounds and contacted families regarding resident’s conditions.
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse
Gregory Nursing Home, Gregory, SD (2000 – 2008)
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse
●Employed as a charge nurse/registered nurse in a long-term care facility with 55 beds
●Successfully directed, worked, and collaborated with diverse groups of employees to maintain a high level of positive customer feedback
●Acted as an infection control nurse to maintain sanitation and hygiene standards
●Utilized as the facility Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) trainer
Rosebud DaVita Total Renal Care Facility, Rosebud, SD (1995 – 2000)
Charge Nurse/Renal Technician
●Acted as a charge nurse/renal technician in a rural, underserved area
●Connected with patients on the poverty stricken Rosebud Sioux Reservation by showing empathy and compassion
●Used quick-thinking skills to correct blood leaks, air problems, water cultures, dialyzing solutions, troubleshooting machine alarms, and more
Burke Community Hospital, Burke, SD (1986 – 1995)
Licensed Practical Nurse
●Employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in an acute care setting
●Quickly adapted to change by proficiently using new technologies at the time – advanced cardiac life support and fetal heart monitoring
●Demonstrated highly revered customer service skills as evidence by patient, family, and supervisor testimonials
●Gained rapport and trust in a small community as a trustworthy, skilled, and friendly nurse
Education and Training
RN refresher course SDSU 2015-16
Associate Degree – Nursing
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Regional Kidney DaVita Dialysis Program
Minneapolis, MN
References
Amy Juracek
PO Box 319
Burke, SD 57523
Barb Booker
1405 South Rowley Street
Mitchell, SD 57301
Ellen Harroun
1210 W. Havens Ave.
Mitchell, SD 57301
Robin Kayl
Traveling nurse