Correctional Officer Registered Nurse

Molly Edwards

Superior, Wisconsin ***** • 218-***-**** • ****************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Dedicated and motivated DNP new graduate. Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience in a wide variety of medical settings including long-term care, public health, nurse care line, and corrections. Committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to all patients. Works well in a high-stress environment and with diverse patient populations. Committed to furthering career experience while enhancing patient care.

Skills

Compassionate and Caring

Immunizations and Vaccinations

Medication Administration

Care Coordination

Patient Condition Monitoring

Diagnostic Test Ordering

EPIC EMR

Work History

DNP Student, 01/2021 to 05/2022

Essentia Health – Duluth, Minnesota

Attended a total of 675 clinical hours in a wide variety of clinical settings at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN and Superior, WI.

Provided comprehensive in-office routine care for patients of all ages in a family-practice setting. This included well-child visits, annual exams, and medication checks. Managed chronic care of adult patients with a variety of diagnoses including diabetes, depression, anxiety, hypertension, cancer. This included Medicare well visits, annual exams, medication checks and management in an internal medicine setting. Provided acute care to patients in an urgent care setting. Tasks included, but no limited to: suturing, wound care, splinting, prescribing, assessment and referral for further treatment as needed.

Registered Nurse, 09/2019 to Current

Federal Bureau Of Prisons- FPC Duluth – Duluth, MN Provide medical care for approximately 300 male inmates per shift. Administer medications and treatments to inmates including oral medications, injections and wound care.

Develop plans of care for male inmates age 18 and older with a variety of chronic care needs including diabetes, hypertension, cancer.

Maintain security of the institution by serving not only as a Registered Nurse, but also a Correctional Officer.

Provide and host educational programs for inmates on a variety of topics such as exercise, hypertension, diabetes.

Registered Nurse, 06/2019 to 09/2019

Essentia Health Nurse Care Line – Duluth, MN

Provided assessment and triage following Essentia Health guidelines for patients via telephone.

Maintained knowledge of a wide variety of medications and dose-specific calculations while authorizing electronic medication refills.

Educated patients on their specific diagnoses of acute and chronic illness and treatment options to provide comprehensive patient care to a diverse patient population throughout MN, ND, WI.

Developed an excellent comprehension of Epic EMR and nursing triage protocols. Registered Nurse Manager, 10/2015 to 06/2019

Superior Rehabilitation Center – Superior, WI

Coordinated and managed care for approximately 25 long-term care residents daily. Collaborated with MD and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans, and carry out goals of care.

Manage patient care, appointments, physician visits, medication reconciliation, treatments. Implemented and coordinated treatment for hospice patients in collaboration with the designated hospice team.

Trained new nurses and provided education to current nursing staff to enhance staff knowledge and improve quality of patient care.

Public Health Nurse, 05/2013 to 10/2015

St. Louis County Public Health – Duluth, MN

Provided home-based health services and education to a demographic of inner-city, low-income clients.

Collaborated with a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor to reinstate and develop a public health program for pregnant women with drug and alcohol addiction. Worked with clients and their children to reduce CPS involvement, maintain sobriety, and improve health outcomes.

Participated in multiple community events and educated on topics such as opioid abuse, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorder, and infectious disease. RN Nurse Supervisor, 06/2012 to 10/2015

St. Francis In The Park – Superior, Wisconsin

Provided direct care to 20-30 residents per shift all of whom had complex chronic illnesses. Completed oral and IV medication administration, wound care, treatments, tube feedings, and tracheostomy care.

Supervised 5 nurses and 9 nursing assistants per shift. Provided competent care to hospice patients in collaboration with a designated hospice team. Delegated nursing assignments and assisted all staff with facility operation and safety protocol.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice: Family Practice, Expected in 05/2022 The College of St. Scholastica - Duluth, MN

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 05/2012

The College of St. Scholastica - Duluth, MN

Certifications

Registered Nurse State of WI

Registered Nurse State of MN

Public Health Nurse

CPR Certified

Anticipated date of graduation from DNP program and certification 6/22.

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