Rhonda I. Bakke
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OBJECTIVE
To work for an organization that places quality patient care at the forefront of their philosophy as well inclusion within a group where I continue to grow and learn and am able to use the knowledge and skill that I have obtained over the course of 16 years of service in the health care industry.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Experience working with complex, emergent patients (e.g., patients having acute MI’s, acute renal disease, acute pulmonary disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, etc.), as well as acute illnesses such as strep phayngitis, otitis media, renal calculi, and urinary infections.
Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment and think quickly in crisis situations
Competent in working independently and as a member of a team
Ability to learn new information quickly and apply it to patient care
Proficient in a supervisory role and management of all types of health care employees
WORK EXPERIENCE IN HEALTH CARE
Veterans Health Administration
Primary Care provider, March 2021-Current
Primary care provider in out patient clinic setting for veterans from all around the country
Responsible for all aspects of care as well as care coordination for veterans to include consults and follow up from all specialties in health
Centracare Telemedicine
Family Nurse Practitioner, May 2018 – May 2020
Caring for patients through the use of various technologies, via remote location. Independently providing health care to those in need, who live in rural areas where health care facilities are not easily accessible.
Allina Health
Family Nurse Practitioner, November 2011 – May 2018
Independently provide primary care to a large panel of patients to include but not limited to medication management, office procedures, well health, ill visits, and counseling for various issues. A second role I am involved in with this company is providing acute care virtual visits and have been doing this since this sector started at Allina Health in September 2011.
Smiley’s Family Practice University of Minnesota Physicians, Minneapolis, MN
Family Nurse practitioner, September 2010 - November 2013
Provided primary care to a large majority of refuges from Africa
Assisted in training of first and second year medical students
Assisted in training of first year family medicine residents
Woodwinds Emergency Department
Per diem Nurse Practitioner in emergency department September 2010 - September 2011
Health Partners Urgent Care
Per diem Nurse practitioner in urgent cares September 2010 - January 2012
Lakeview Hospital Stillwater, MN
Administrative Supervisor, October 2008 - 2010
Responsible for management of entire facility including all staff and all patients
Scheduling and coordination of all emergent surgeries
Maintaining patient/family satisfaction and safety
Collaborate with other members of the health care team
Code team member
Interim incident commander in all internal and external disasters
Provide adequate staffing for entire facility during off hours
Provide care of patients and management of staff using evidence-based practice
Lakeview Hospital Stillwater, MN
Emergency Department Registered Nurse, July 2004 - 2010
Provide patient care in an efficient yet compassionate manner
Assist with various doctors and technicians in multiple procedures
Handle all aspects of care to any person coming to the hospital with any illness, injury, or health-related situation
Provide services and care to any type of population regardless of age, race, religious belief, etc.
Code team member
Continual use of evidence-based practice and current guidelines
St. John’s Hospital Maplewood, MN
Emergency Department Registered Nurse, April 2003 – July 2004
Handle all aspects of care to any person coming to the hospital with any illness, injury, or health-related situation
Provide services and care to any type of population regardless of age, race, religious belief, etc.
Code team member
Provide patient care in an efficient yet compassionate manner
Continual use of evidence-based practice and current guidelines
Kindred Hospitals Denver, CO and Golden Valley, MN
ICU/Acute Care Registered Nurse, September 2001 – April 2003
Cared for people in intensive care and acute care settings who were ventilator dependent and had multi-system failure
Maintain central lines, arterial lines, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, and more
Perform complex wound care; proficient using Wound V.A.C. Therapy
Manage patient with multiple disease processes
Educate patients and families on various health topics and health outcomes
Aventis Bio-Services St. Paul, MN
Registered Nurse/Physician’s Substitute, October 2000, September 2001
Performed physical assessments and determined eligibility to donate plasma
Conducted research studies for rabies and tetanus vaccinations
Provided plasmapheresis
Responsible for all health related safety of everyone in the facility
Fresenius Dialysis Company, Mpls, MN
Graduate Nurse Peritoneal/hemodialysis, May 2000 – October 2000
Performed all aspects of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis to patients of all ages
Pre and post medication administration of dialysis patients
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Doctorate of Nursing Practice
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus
Graduation: August 2014
Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Metropolitan State University School of Health Sciences
Graduation: May 2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
Regis University Denver, CO
August 2003
Associate of Science Degree - Registered Nursing Program
College of St. Catherine -Mpls
May 2000
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) (current)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) (expired)
Trauma Nurses Core Certification (TNCC) (expired)
Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP) (expired)
Pediatric Acute Life Support (PALS) (expired)
SAMHSA/MAT certified
DOT certified
COSMETIC INJECTOR trained and certified