TIMOTHY RANUM

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ST CLOUD, MN *****

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AS A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL AT ST CLOUD HOSPITAL AND CARDIAC LPN, I KNOW I HAVE A LOT TO CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR CARE TEAM. I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT YOU WILL FIND ME ENERGETIC AND POSITIVE IN ANY WORK ENVIRONMENT.

EXPERIENCE

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

7/2019-CURRENT

HEART AND VASCULAR CENTER-SAINT CLOUD HOSPITAL

The cardiac LPN is responsible for providing comprehensive cardiac care in a clinic environment. The cardiac LPN assesses the patient for cardiac issues, evaluates, and documents the patient visit. Cardiac visits include recording height, weight, current medications, allergies, vital signs, cardiac assessment and debriefing the provider. Other cardiac LPN duties include video visit rooming/troubleshooting, patient follow-up calls, prescription routing and lab scheduling.

STERILE CORE TECHNICIAN

7/2016-7/2019

SPD/SURGERY-SAINT CLOUD HOSPITAL

Communicates with Surgery RNs, Surg Techs and the Processing & Sterilization department on a daily basis to implement needs related to the surgery schedule. Support activities such as pick-up and delivery of medications, specimens, blood products, supplies, equipment and other patient related items. Operates sterilization equipment and performs quality assurance testing and monitoring.

ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN

8/2013-9/2014

ENDOSCOPY-SAINT CLOUD HOSPITAL

Working side-by-side with doctors and nurses, the tech actively assists in EGDs, colonoscopies, bronchoscopies, biopsies, polypectomies and other procedures along with coaching patients while they undergo the procedures. The Endo Tech is responsible for the preparation of the room and equipment before an endoscopic procedure, the cleanup/sanitation afterward, and decontamination and maintenance of the endo scopes.

OPERATING ROOM ASSISTANT

12/2011- 7/2016

SURGERY-SAINT CLOUD HOSPITAL

The ORA directly worked between the OR staff, PACU, and CPD to provide timely and complete support for all operating needs which include the following. Patient transport. Blood product and specimen delivery. OR set up and turnover. Anesthesia support and setup. OR supply stocking. Equipment retrieval and setup. Instrument retrieval. Stocked medications. Precept for new employees. Misc tasks requested for department needs.

LICENCES/CERTIFICATIONS

CPR/BLS PROVIDER CERTIFICATION

American Heart Association

2/2020 - 2/2021

LICENSE IN PRACTICAL NURSING

MN Board of Nursing

License #819906

6/12/2019 - 3/31/2022

TN Board of Nursing

PENDING

CO Board of Nursing

PENDING

EDUCATION

DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL NURSING

05/2019

St. Cloud Technical & Community College

ASSOCIATES IN HEALTH SCIENCES

05/2016

St. Cloud Technical & Community College

ASSOCIATES IN LIBERAL ARTS

05/2016

St. Cloud Technical & Community College

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•Compassionate.

•Effective Communicator.

•Ability to handle stressful situations.

•Empathetic to the needs and concerns of patients.

•Effective communication: ability to articulate procedures to patients and their families as well as openly listen to questions and concerns.

•Critical thinking skills: ability to address emergency situations and come up with effective solutions.

•Document patient care services by updating patient records.

•Oversee nursing supply inventory by regularly checking stock and anticipating turnover of supplies.

•Assist the Head Nurse in the performance of duties in whatever capacity is required.

•Follow all infection-control policies and procedures to ensure the safety of doctors, nurses, patients, and hospital visitors.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

St. Cloud Technical & Community College

PRACTICAL NURSING CLINICALS

Med/Surg & Ortho Care Units

Saint Cloud Hospital, St Cloud MN

The clinical provides simulated and actual care situations of selected systems throughout the lifespan, utilizing acute care settings. An emphasis is placed on critical thinking and clinical decision-making skill development. Principles of leadership for the practical nurse will be implemented, as well as multi-task management skills for transition as a practical nurse.

Mental Health Unit

VA Medical Center, St Cloud MN

The clinical explores basic concepts and trends in mental health nursing. Therapeutic modalities and client behavior management are discussed. Emphasis is placed on using the nursing process and meeting the basic human needs of the mental health client.

Long Term & Acute Care

Assumption Home, Cold Spring MN

St Benedict's Senior Community, St Cloud MN

The clinical will apply knowledge of basic nursing principles and skills in delivery of patient care in the nursing home setting. The student utilizes the knowledge acquired in the classroom to provide patient care in a long-term and acute care facility

Pediatrics

Centracare Health Plaza, St Cloud MN

The clinical provides the student practical nurse the knowledge to care for children in a variety of settings. Perform/demonstrate basic nursing skills associated with pediatric developmental stages and safety measures to include, medication administration, vital sign collection, positioning pediatric patients for various procedures.

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