Red River Registered Nurse
Resume:
Nicole Wikman
*** ***** *** ********* *****, FL *2937
Phone: 218-***-**** ****************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Associates of Science – Registered Nurse Graduated: December 2017
Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State), Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Associates of Liberal Arts Graduated: December 2013
M State, Wadena, Minnesota
Registered Nurse Clinical Experience
Hospice IPU RN - St. Francis Reflections 11/2021 - Current (Travel Assignment through Core Medical Group)
End-of-Life compassionate care which encompasses close monitoring and management of distressing symptoms with fine titration of comfort-focused medications. Patient and family education regarding stages of End-of-Life, complex disease processes, personal care skills. Strong communication skills within the interdisciplinary team.
Hospice RN – Hospice of the Red River Valley 10/2020-11/2021
Compassionate care throughout end-of-life journeys. Fine titration of comfort medications to maximize quality of life and overall comfort. Education to patients, family members, facility healthcare workers, community regarding the stages of end of life, complex disease processes, personal care skills, medication administration and techniques. Excellent interdisciplinary team communication with medical director, advanced providers, CNAs, Chaplains, Licensed Social Workers and Volunteers.
Cardiac Decision Unit – Lee Health 03/2020 – 11/2020
Cardiac rhythm analysis, utilizing the nursing process to ensure thorough identification of patient specific goals, managing patient care and safety by implementing patient specific and floor protocols and orders. Cardiac medication titration and monitoring. Effective communication with patients, advanced providers, charge RN, CNAs, patient families. Documenting all patient conditions/ status changes accurately and efficiently. Education regarding complex disease processes, treatment plans, medications.
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry & Transitional Care Unit – Perham Health 04/2018– 02/2020
Holistic nursing care of patients of diverse ages and diagnoses. Collaborated with physicians, OT/PT/RT, social services, dietary, family. Effectively communicated with care team (pertinent patient data and status change). Advocating for patient rights and ensuring patient safety. Patient and family teaching, coordinating care with other entities/facilities involved in care of patient.
Cardiac and Intermediate Care Unit – Essentia Health, Fargo North Dakota 08/2019 – 02/2020
Patient care in preparation for and post coronary artery bypass graft surgery, Trans-esophageal echocardiogram and cardioversion, diagnostic testing, medical management of cardiac arrhythmias. Titrated cardiac drip medications based on patient condition and physician orders. Efficient communication with care team to help meet specific patient goals. Patient and family education. Student nurse precepted. Trained to teach EKG class.
CERTIFICATIONS
MN Registered Nurse Renewal Required 10/2021
ND Registered Nurse Renewal Required 12/2022
FL Registered Nurse Renewal Required 06/30/2022
BLS Expires 10/2021
ACLS Expires 10/2021
TNCC Expires 07/2023
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