Kate Pelant

Experience

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  Community Health Service Inc.

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Registered Nurse

  o Practiced in preventative medicine in a non-profit community clinic as a RN. o Created community outreach programs tailored to Latin American migrant workers.o Utilized cultural competence and bilingual skills in health education and promotion.

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  Mayo Clinic Rochester

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2014

  Registered Nurse

  o Practiced as a RN and Nurse Preceptor on the Thoracic Surgery Progressive Care Unit. o Cared for, treated, and educated post-surgical patients requiring advanced monitoring. o Participated in staff and hospital-led education and quality improvement committees.

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  University of Minnesota Medical Center

  Apr 2014 - now

  Registered Nurse

  o Practice as a RN, Nurse Preceptor and Charge RN on the Medical Intensive Care Unit.o Perform team emergency response drill exercises in response to hazardous exposures (Ebola). o Supported and recovered post-surgical patients in the Peri-aesthesia Care Unit (2017-2018).o Collaborated with medical professionals through remote telepresence (2015 – 2017).

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  College of Science, Engineering and Technology- Minnesota State University, Mankato

  Aug 2016 - now

  Student

  Masters hybrid (in classroom with some online content) program with courses in pathophysiology, pharmacology, nursing theory, ethics, advanced physical assessment, and primary care across the lifespan in conjunction with 750+ clinical hours.