Natali Runestad
Carmel
Summary
Versatile emergency department nurse known for strong problem-solving and effective communication skills. Experienced in managing critical situations and advocating for patients, ready to leverage expertise to enhance patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Reasource Nurse
Ascension
Indianapolis
04.2026 - Current
- Floated to 12 different emergency departments to fill staffing needs
- Worked in a level one trauma center, critical access hospitals and free standing emergency departments
RN, Emergency Department
Ascension
Indianapolis
01.2025 - 04.2026
- Assessed patient conditions in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Performed triage to prioritize care for emergency room patients.
- Managed medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, IV pumps.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne
08.2021 - 12.2024
- Developed foundational skills in patient care and gained comfort with critically ill patients as a patient care tech.
- Transitioned to Student Intern role during nursing school to provide comprehensive care for critically ill patients under RN supervision.
- Performed hourly rounding per unit policy to promptly address patient needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN12-2024
Skills
- ACLS, PALS, TNCC, BLS
- Emergency triage
- Clinical assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Timeline
Reasource Nurse
Ascension
04.2026 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Ascension
01.2025 - 04.2026
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Lutheran Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University