1. Rebecca Tweedy, BSN, RN
Email: tweed059@umn.edu
Registered Nurse- R 213830-7
Motivated and compassionate bachelor’s prepared healthcare professional with eight years of long-term care
experience serving a number of professional roles ranging from Certified Nursing Assistant, Trained Medication Aid,
Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse. Well respected by residents, families, and coworkers for being diligent,
compassionate, honest, and a strong patient advocate. Provide the best care possible to patients with a broad range of
healthcare needs while able to work collectively with subordinate employees. Respected by unlicensed staff due to
willingness to assist with resident cares to ensure needs are met.
Experience in:
*Electronic Medical Records
*IV pumps
*Enteral feeding pumps
(Kangaroo, Zevex)
*Respiratory equipment
*Oral/Nasal Suctioning
*Gastrostomy tube care
*Jejunostomy tube care
*Chest Tube Care
*Hyperglycemia Protocols
*Heparin Protocols
*Potassium Replacement
Protocols
*Seizure Action Plans
*PICC line care
*Catheter Placement/Care
*Bladder scanner use
*Coumadin Therapy
*Medication Administration
*Orthotic use (AFO, TLSO)
*Chest Physiotherapy Vest use
*Acuflow IV medication
administration
*Wound Care
*Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care
*Care of Differently Abled
Population
*Hemodialysis
*Mechanical lifts
*Nursing Leadership
*Delegation
*CPAP for neonate
*Neonatal assessment
*Neonatal resuscitation
*Umbilical IV placement
*Neonatal oxygen therapy
Objective:
Gain experience as a registered nurse while furthering my education toward achieving a degree as a Certified
Registered Nurse Midwife and Lactation Consultant.
Qualifications:
As a registered nurse I have gained experience and skills such as:
*Sigma Theta Tau International- Nurse Manager Certification 3/2014
*Thorough data collection resulted from skilledhead to toe assessments.
*Timely identification of abnormal conditions and early intervention due to ability to prioritize patient care and needs.
*Ability to adjust schedule due to changes in patient care needs and resultant from occurrences such as: falls, new
admissions, and changes in patient status, etc.
*Accurate and timely documentation.
*Breastfeeding education (20-hours) certification through breastfeedingbasics.org
*Attended 16-hour nursing leadership training.
*Ability to work collaboratively with other providers such as: Physicians, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy,
Social Services, Hospice agencies, Recreational Therapy, pharmacy, and Chaplain services.
*Communicate effectively to patients, families, UAP, and peers.
*Provide psychosocial support through caring therapeutic communication skills.
*Management of unlicensed personnel such as CNA’s & TMA’s.
*Ability to determine what tasks are appropriate to assign an UAP.
*Administration of medications in a timely manner.
*Ability to accurately obtain a phone order and transcribe and document all orders appropriately.
*Assistwith staffing issues such as: locating replacement staff when there are call-in’s, contacting appropriate
personnel when staffing challenged.
*Work collaboratively with facility administration to provide the best outcomes for patients and their families.
*Show compassion and respect with end of life cares for actively dying residents and their families.
*Promote a positive team approach and healthy work environment.
*Comply with all state and federal rules and regulations.
*Able to work independently while efficiently completing all tasks and duties.
*Attended 32-hour seminar for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Training.
*Attended to both my residents’ physical as well as psychosocial needs by providing regular interaction such as,
listening, engaging in conversation, and simply being present for residents when needed.

2. *Awarded the Mercy/Unity Hospital Academic Scholarship for nursing students for the 2012-2013 terms.
Professional Experience:
Allina Health- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
2/2016- Current
REGISTERED NURSE
*Postpartum care.
*Patient care provided for up to 8 patients.
Allina Health- Mercy Hospital-2W
Coon Rapids, MN
5/2015- 2/2016
REGISTERED NURSE
*Patient care provided for 4-5 patients.
*Med/surg unit.
Health Foundations Family Birth Center
St. Paul, MN
10/2014-Current
DOULA INTERN
*Home birth experiences
*Birth Center experiences
*Water birth experiences
*Breast feeding education
Presbyterian Homes Waverly Gardens
North Oaks, MN
6/2013- 5/2015
REGISTERED NURSE
*Supervision of nursing staff in conjunction with the DON and Clinical Services Director (three CNA’s and one TMA).
*Provide care for 25 long-term care residents.
*Work collaboratively with a variety of external hospice care agencies while providing care for hospice admitted
patients.
Presbyterian Homes Waverly Gardens
North Oaks, MN
3/2012-6/2013
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
*Supervision of nursing staff in conjunction with the DON and Clinical Services Director (three CNA’s and one TMA).
*Provide care for 25 long-term care residents.
*Work collaboratively with a variety of external hospice care agencies while providing care for hospice admitted
patients.
Cornerstone Assisted Living
Plymouth, MN
3/2011-3/2012
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
*Supervision of nursing staff in conjunction with the DON and Clinical Services Director (four CNA’s and one TMA).
*Provide care for 65 assisted livingresidents and 20 memory care residents.
*Train new employees as necessary per request of the Clinical Services Director.
Osseo Senior High School
OEC- Opportunities in Emergency Health Care
Osseo, MN
2/2005-Current

3. CONSULTANT
*Teaching students age 16-19 in a health care focused magnet program on topics of sexual reproductive health such as:
*Sexually transmitted diseases: transmission, signs & symptoms, prevention.
*Contraception: proper use, effectiveness, access/sources, side effects.
*Pregnancy: cost of prenatal care, diagnostics, and risk associated with pregnancy, fetal development, maternal
changes, statistical data related to teen pregnancy.
*Labor and Delivery: Stages of labor, labor & delivery options, complications during labor, pain management.
*Birth Defects: Genetic defects, prevention of birth defects, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Cleft lip/palate, Cerebral
Palsy, Premature birth and it’s complications, heart defects, etc.
*Financial cost of raising a child, time involved in parenting, parenting as a student.
Presbyterian Homes
Arden Hills, MN
2/2008 - 6/2008
REGISTERED NURSING ASSISTANT/TRAINED MEDICATION AIDE
*Prepared and accurately dispensed medications for 35-45 residents per shift.
St. Therese Care Center
Minneapolis, MN
8/2007 - 2/2008
REGISTERED NURSING ASSISTANT
*Initiated the daily quality and personalized care for up to 20 residents per shift.
Shalom Home West
St. Louis Park, MN
9/2006 - 8/2007
REGISTERED NURSING ASSISTANT
*Initiated the daily quality and personalized care for up to 10 residents per shift.
U.S. Army National Guard
Cottage Grove, MN
8/2003 - 8/2004
91W- FIELD MEDIC
*Provided emergency medical services.
Education/Certifications/Training:
University of Minnesota School of Nursing
Minneapolis, MN- 08/2015-(Anticipated completion Spring 2018)
Doctor of Nursing Practice Post-Baccalaureate DNP- Nurse Midwifery
Bemidji State University- 08/2013- 08/2014
Bemidji, MN
Bachelor’s Degree of Nursing- Cum Laude
RN-BSN Completion Program
GPA 3.8
Anoka Ramsey Community College- 01/2011-05/2013
Coon Rapids, MN
AS Degree ~ LPN-RN Mobility Program
Phi Theta Kappa, GPA 3.45
Clinical Experience:
*Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center: Mental Health Nursing
*Allina Hospitals-Unity: Mom/Baby Postpartum
*Allina Hospitals- Unity: 1 West/Telemetry Step-down unit
Anoka Technical College- 08/2008-12/2010
Anoka, MN
AAS Degree ~ PRACTICAL NURSING
Phi Theta Kappa, GPA 3.81

4. Clinical Experience:
*Fridley OB-GYN: Clinic nursing experience
*Guardian Angels Care Center: TCU/LTC
*Veterans Hospitals-St. Cloud: Mental Health Nursing
*St. Cloud Hospital: Med-Surg.
*St. Anthony Care Center: Short-term Rehabilitation
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider~ Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota~ American
Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association (Expires 10/16/16)
DONA International Doula Training~ Attended 16-hour workshop 09/20/14-09/21/14 (Instructed by Marla
Devens)
CPR/AED/BLS for the Healthcare Professional ~ (Expires 08/2015)
Trained Medication Aide ~ Certification (6/2007)
Hennepin Technical College, Minneapolis, MN
Nursing Assistant ~ Certification (6/2006)
Hennepin Technical College, Minneapolis, MN
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic~ National Registry (10/2002-lapsed)
Hennepin Technical College, Minneapolis, MN
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Training~ Shalom Community Alliance; 32-hour seminar (12/2006)