Wendy Marie Lund
Tombstone,AZ
Summary
Versatile and adaptable professional with seventeen years of patient-centered care experience desires to become a team member in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting. Seeking a position that will utilize and expand my nursing skills in a healthcare setting that values a holistic, team-oriented approach to optimal patient outcomes and shares my personal values of respect, compassion, and empathy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health - Chandler Regional Medical Center
Chandler, AZ
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Completed a 34-week travel assignment at a 338 bed short term acute care hospital providing care to telemetry/med/surg and trauma inpatients. Conducted comprehensive assessments, identifying critical patient needs and implementing appropriate interventions. Administered medications and treatments, and monitored responses. Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care and attentive bedside manner during hospitalizations. Floated to other units as needed.
- Documentation system: Cerner, Automated Dispensing System: Omnicell, IV Pumps: Alaris.
- Nurse Manager: Claire Mills 480-772-9378
- Agency: Medical Solutions. Recruiter: Heather Vincent 402-704-1627
Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed a 13-week travel assignment at this 287 bed acute inpatient hospital in the Telemetry Unit while creating and adhering to the individualized plan of care including IV therapies, medication administration, patient assessment and monitoring, communicating with providers, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and delegating tasks to nursing assistants.
- Documentation system: Cerner, Automated Dispensing System: Omnicell, IV Pumps: Baxter.
- Nurse Manager: Saddah Raddah 410-499-5616
- Agency: Aureus Medical. Recruiter: Heather Vincent 402-704-1627
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Prescott, Arizona
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Completed a one-year travel assignment at a 218 bed short term acute care hospital providing care to telemetry/med/surg patients in Cardiac Units 3A and 3B with chest pain, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, heart attacks (STEMI/NSTEMI), angiography/angioplasty post care, pacemaker/ICD insertions, Watchman procedures utilizing and implementing the nursing process. Floated to other units as needed.
- Documentation system: Cerner, Automated Dispensing System: Pyxis, IV Pumps: Baxter
- Nurse Manager: Christie King 928-771-5395
- Agency: Aureus Medical. Recruiter: Heather Vincent 402-704-1627
Registered Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Completed a 13-week travel assignment at a 641 bed nonprofit regional hospital. Provided care to patients in the 39 bed Cardiac Care Unit 600 with chest pain, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, heart attacks (STEMI/NSTEMI), angiography, angioplasty, mitral clips, pacemaker/ICD insertions, Watchman procedures, cardiac drips (Cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerine, heparin). Floated to other units as needed.
- Documentation system: EPIC, Automated Dispensing System: Pyxis, IV pumps: Alaris
- Nurse Manager: Charina Grazioso 520-262-0397
- Agency: Aureus Medical. Recruiter: Heather Vincent 402-704-1627
Registered Nurse
Summit Healthcare
Show Low, Arizona
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Completed a 39-week travel assignment at a 101 bed not-for profit hospital caring for patients on Floor 1 Covid/Telemetry unit while creating and adhering to the individualized plan of care including IV therapies, medication administration, patient assessment, monitoring and evaluation, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), and delegating tasks to nursing assistants. Floated to other units as needed.
- Documentation system: Allscripts, Automated Dispensing System: Omnicell, IV pumps: Alaris
- Nurse Manager: Kori Cota 928-245-5155
- Agency: Aureus Medical. Recruiter: Heather Vincent 402-704-1627
Float Registered Nurse
Canyon Vista Medical Center
Sierra Vista, Arizona
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Performed duties as a staff registered nurse in a 106 bed acute care hospital floating between Critical Decision Unit (CDU), Acute Care Unit (Med/Surg and Med/Tele), Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Trauma Level 3 Emergency Department as assigned. Utilized skills in RN assessment and monitoring, care planning, hands-on patient care, patient education and safety, peripheral IV access and therapies, medication administration and evaluation. Delegated appropriate tasks to licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants/technicians.
- Documentation system: Cerner EMR, Automated Dispensing System: Omnicell, IV pumps: Alaris
- Chief Nursing Officer: Cosette Britton 520-263-2020
Seasonal Non-critical Care RN
Canyon Vista Medical Center
Sierra Vista, Arizona
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Performed duties as a registered nurse in a 106 bed acute care hospital floating between Critical Decision Unit (CDU), Acute Care Unit (Med/Surg and Med/Tele), and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Trauma Level 3 Emergency Department as assigned. Utilized skills in RN assessment and monitoring, care planning, hands-on patient care, patient education and safety, peripheral IV access and therapies, medication administration and evaluation. Delegated appropriate tasks to licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants/technicians.
- Documentation system: Cerner EMR, Automated Dispensing System: Omnicell, IV pumps: Alaris
- Chief Nursing Officer: Cosette Britton 520-263-2020
Registered Nurse
Salem Memorial District Hospital
Salem, MO
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Completed a 13-week travel assignment at a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital providing acute care to med/surg patients while creating and adhering to the individualized plan of care including IV therapies, medication administration, patient assessment and monitoring, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and delegating tasks to nursing assistants.
- Documentation system: CPSI/Thrive EHR.
- Director of Nursing: Cindy Fry 573-729-5917 ext. 4036
- Agency: Advantage RN. Recruiter: Sherri Wood 866-301-4045 ext. 44302
Seasonal Non-critical Care RN
Canyon Vista Medical Center
Sierra Vista, Arizona
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Performed duties as a registered nurse in a 106 bed acute care hospital floating between Critical Decision Unit (CDU), Acute Care Unit (Med/Surg and Med/Tele), and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Trauma Level 3 Emergency Department as assigned. Utilized skills in RN assessment and monitoring, care planning, hands-on patient care, patient education and safety, peripheral IV access and therapies, medication administration and evaluation. Delegated appropriate tasks to licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants/technicians.
- Documentation system: Cerner EMR, Automated Dispensing System: Omnicell, IV pumps: Alaris
- Chief Nursing Officer: Cosette Britton 520-263-2020
Registered Nurse
Madison Valley Medical Center
Ennis, MT
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Completed 13-week travel assignment in a 10 bed Med/Surg and 3 bed level IV ER Critical Access Hospital providing patient care while creating and adhering to the individualized plan of care including IV therapies, medication administration, patient assessment and monitoring, and assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs). Worked in ER setting as needed as member of trauma and code blue teams, transferred patients to hospitals for higher level of care via BLS, ACLS or helicopter ambulance under direction of medical provider.
- Documentation system: Heartland Centriq EMR.
- Director of Nursing: Allison Treloar 406-581-9422
- Agency: Dakota Travel Nurse. Recruiter: Bree Jahnke 701-400-1655
Charge Registered Nurse
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services
Elbow Lake, Minnesota
01.2009 - 06.2018
- Assigned and delegated staff nurse duties in 100 bed Med/Surg and 3 bed level IV ER Critical Access Hospital. Supervised and provided direct primary care for patients in Emergency Department. Directed patient care plans including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses. Provided patient education and discharge planning, including identification and incorporation of services for patients and family members. Performed as front-line representative of the hospital.
- Documentation system: CPSI/Thrive EHR, Medication Dispensing system: Omnicell, IV pumps: Fresenius Kabi
- Director of Nursing: Alycia Athey 320-815-2211
Outpatient Services Supervisor
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services
Elbow Lake, MN
08.2012 - 01.2018
- Supervised and engaged in day-to-day operations, staffing, policy and procedure creation and review for all outpatient services including cardiac rehabilitation, stress tests, endoscopies, and infusion/injection programs. Patient care including: Conducting cardiac rehab exercise sessions, monitoring post-cardiac procedure patient response and telemetry during exercise, communicating extensively with physicians, and educating patients on life-style modification. Scheduling, performing, medicating, and monitoring EKG cardiac patients during exercise and pharmacologic (adenosine and regadenoson) stress testing. Pre- and post-endoscopy patient preparation, education, medication and medical history review, procedural conscious sedation, telemetry and vital sign monitoring while working closely with the surgeon during colonoscopies and EGDs. Initiated and maintained intravenous and central line access for outpatient medication therapies. Extensive educational communication with patients during scheduling, counseling, procedural, and follow up activities of these outpatient services.
- Documentation system: CPSI/Thrive, Stress Testing equipment: Quinton, Endoscopy equipment: Olympus, IV pumps: Fresenius Kabi
- Director of Nursing: Alycia Athey 320-815-2211
Registered Nurse
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services
Elbow Lake, Minnesota
10.2008 - 06.2018
- Provided direct primary care for patients in Emergency Department and Medical/Surgical areas. Implemented the nursing process. Documented patient information gathered from assessment, interview, and monitoring into the EMR.
- Documentation system: CPSI/Thrive EHR, Automated Dispensing System: Omnicell, IV pumps: Fresenius Kabi
- Director of Nursing: Alycia Athey 320-815-2211
Certified Nurses Assistant
Broen Memorial Home
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Provided activities of daily living cares for clients in long-term care and acute rehabilitation units.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Minnesota
Morris, Minnesota07.2018
Associate of Science Degree - Registered Nursing
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Fergus Falls, Minnesota05.2008
Skills
- Telemetry, electrocardiogram (EKG) and heart rhythm interpretation
- Peripheral IV placement Use/maintenance of PICC lines and port access devices
- Conscious Sedation – for endoscopies, procedures, cardioversions, trauma
- Pharmacological and exercise stress testing
- Emergency room triage using Emergency Severity Index
- Venipuncture proficiency
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- Arizona Registered Nurse Multistate Compact Licensure – 219224. Obtained November 2018. Renewal April 1 2027.
- Minnesota Registered Nurse Licensure – R 18622-1. Obtained July 2008. Renewal August 31 2026.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Expiration September 2026
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Expiration September 2026.
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification Expiration July 2026
- Basic EKG Interpretation December 2008
- Nursing Assistant Certification, State of Minnesota-473020670 October 2005
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health - Chandler Regional Medical Center
01.2025 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Summit Healthcare
02.2022 - 12.2022
Float Registered Nurse
Canyon Vista Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2021
Seasonal Non-critical Care RN
Canyon Vista Medical Center
01.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Salem Memorial District Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2019
Seasonal Non-critical Care RN
Canyon Vista Medical Center
12.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Madison Valley Medical Center
06.2018 - 09.2018
Outpatient Services Supervisor
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services
08.2012 - 01.2018
Charge Registered Nurse
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services
01.2009 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services
10.2008 - 06.2018
Certified Nurses Assistant
Broen Memorial Home
01.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Minnesota
Associate of Science Degree - Registered Nursing
Minnesota State Community and Technical College