JoLene Sauvago

13718 Wildwood Rd NE
Bemidji, Minnesota 56601
218-308-1650
Objective
Seeking position that will utilize and enhance obtained skills and knowledge whi
le providing challenges, opportunities and growth as professional nurse. Reinsta
te/direct hire with Federal Government. Continue to contribute to FERS and TSP.
Qualifications: ? Knowledgeable and recent experience in GI Endoscopy in the VA
system.
? Well organized and efficient in high pressured upper and lower GI bleeding.
? Proficient in IV access, pre/post procedural assessments, teaching, CPRS chart
ing, moderate sedation, obtaining and disposition of procedural specimens
? Self motivated and follow through with completion of tasks,
? Quick to learn and operate the continuum of new endoscopic equipment
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff as lead nurse and
surgery preceptor.
? Effective interaction with and advocacy for patients bringing a holistic appro
ach to care plan development.
? Able to coordinate multifaceted tasks encountered in after hour situations.
? Current certification in ACLS and BLS
* Bring enthusiasm, focus on the positive, cheerful and firm believer in team w
ork
Currently working as contract nurse in the GI lab at the Palo Alto VA. Contract
position with Supplemental Health. Conscious sedation, pre/post procedure assess
ments and teaching.
Experience
Cass Lake IHS, Cass Lake, MN RN Lead Nurse Night Shift
Fulltime ED, Urgent Care, Medical Inpatient March 2008 to July 2009
Assessing, documenting, triaging, initiating emergency protocols, IV drug therap
ies, variety treatment modalities for inpatient and urgent care clinic. Lead nur
se duties also included delegating and prioritizing tasks, chart reviews with QA
reporting, precepting new employees, development/updating of care plans. Reason
for leaving: 24/7 care of in-laws.
Northern Pines, Blackduck, MN RN MDS Coordinator
Part time day shift March 3, 2007 to June 5, 2007
Assess, evaluate medical needs of long term care clients with data entry for ins
urance reimbursement.
Reason for leaving: Appropriate training for positions was being provided as agr
eed prior to hire.
Audubon County Medical Center RN Lead Nurse Night Shift
Fulltime ED, Peds, Inpatient medical/surgical, L&D, telemetry June 6, 2003 to Ja
n. 31, 2005
Identical to Cass Lake with inclusion of labor and delivery. Certificates: ECG i
nterpretation, 40 hour Maternal Child Review, TNCC, NRP, PALS, ACLS and BCLS. Re
ason for leaving: medical
New Hope Village, Carroll, IA RN Staff
Weekends 24 hours non-benefited July 1, 2002 to June 20, 2003
On-site nurse 12 mentally and physically challenged clients. Assessments, meds i
ncluding topical, oral, and g-tubes. Treatments skin, eyes, inhalation and wound
. Behavioral interventions. Reason for leaving: benefits
Aurora Regional Medical Center, Aurora, CO. RN Staff Nurse GI Lab
Full time lead nurse August 2001 to February 2002
Duties included room and equipment set-up for upper and lower GI endoscopies, po
lypectomies, esophageal dilations, ERCP, various types upper GI feeding tubes, l
iver biopsies, paracentesis, cleaning and maintenance of various instrumentation
. Emergency GI procedures including removal of foreign bodies. Collecting/labeli
ng of tissue and cytology specimens. Reason for leaving: Moved to Iowa provide c
are to father.
Denver VA Hospital, Denver, CO RN Lead Nurse GI Lab
Full time started as temporary agency position. Hired on as permanent staff July
1999 to July 23
Same as previous GI position plus: Scheduling, pre-op teaching, IV insertion, co
nscious sedation with cardiac monitoring, post procedural recovery and discharge
planning. Organized ERCP and emergency GI carts, developed PAR levels for equip
ment and departmental drugs, maintained and documented biological testing of equ
ipment, assembled and updated patient teaching packets. Reason for leaving: Conf
lict with new charge nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Aurora, CO RN Telephone Triage
Fulltime triaging peds, internal medicine cues June 1998 to March 30
Telephone communication with simultaneous computer data entry of objective/subje
ctive symptoms, assessment of needs, and past history overview. According to Kai
ser Physician protocols, would give home treatment advice, schedule appt., send
to urgent care clinic or communicate with emergency dispatch.
Reason for leaving: Closed the call center
Western Skies Inc.Temporary Nursing Service RN GI Lab
Eight week fulltime temp position for Kaiser Permanente March, 1998 to May, 1998
First experience in GI lab. Same as previous minus ERCP, h-pylori testing or eme
rgency endoscopies
Reason for leaving: Contract ended
St. Anthony Central, Denver, CO RN OR Circulator/Scrub
Started as temporary fulltime 6 months then permanent staff November 1996 to Dec
ember 1997
Fast paced major Denver trauma center. Gunshots, stabbing, MVA. Chance to sharpe
n my experience with craniotomies for traumatic brain injuries: positioning equi
pment, microscope attachments, cranial internal fixation plates/screws, anesthes
ia equipment used for extremely critical neuro cases. Exposed to more corneal tr
ansplants and enucleations than previous OR experiences. Reason for leaving: Fam
ily medical in Iowa.
Aurora Regional Medical Center, Aurora, CO RN OR Circulate/Scrub
First year fulltime temporary through MRI travel nursing December 1992 to Novemb
er 1995
Circulated all 7 major services, scrubbed mainly orthopedics, peripheral vascula
r and endoscopic procedures. Reinforced anterior/posterior spinal fusions with i
nternal fixations and grafts, abdominal perineal resections. Reason for leaving:
Returned to Iowa to help parents.
MRA Travel RN OR Circulate/Scrub
1)Overlook Hospital, New Jersey, 2)Desert Springs Hospital, May 1992 to December
1993
Las Vegas 3) Above position
Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs, CO RN OR Circulator/Scrub, Lead Nurse
Fulltime 4-10 hour shifts January 8, 1990 to April 18, 1992
General and ambulatory surgeries, all seven major services. Relief lead nurse fo
r orthopedics, ENT, and neuro. Surgery preceptor. Set-up laser laparoscopic chol
ecystectomy program. Reason for leaving: Travel nursing.
Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha, NE RN OR Circulator
Fulltime evening shift January 1989 to November 1989
General surgery department. Had invaluable experience in ophthalmology especial
ly vitrectomies. Heavy vascular ablations. Gained experience scrubbing aorto-byf
emoral with grafts, AV fistulas, vein stripping and
became more familiar with urology stents. Reason for leaving: Move to Colorado
Habersham Orthopaedic, Demorest, GA Private RN Surgery Assistant and Office Nurs
e
Fulltime servicing two county hospitals and private ortho office September 1986
to December 1988
Scheduling, pre-op teaching, assisting with all ortho procedures from IM rods to
excision ganglion cysts. Arranged for any specialty equipment such external fix
ation devices or particular size of acetabular component for bipolar hip fractur
e. Did all sub-q and skin closures, cast/splint applications and removals, pre-o
p teaching, post-op wound care, suture/staple removal, and teaching. Ordering of
office supplies. Reason for leaving: Divorce and moved to sisters in Nebraska
Habersham County Medical Center, Demorest, GA RN OR Scrub/Circulator
Fulltime lead nurse PACU, OR, Central Sterilization September 1981 to August 198
6
OR staff covered three departments. Also first exposure to C-Sectons. Developed
and revised policies and procedures for central sterilization, organized various
general trays for different OR services, first ACLS certification. Great thing
about this job was the recruiting of new, young surgeons and anesthesia staff th
at brought latest techniques. Reason for leaving: Recruited for private orthopae
dic position
Burnham Hospital, Champagne, ILL RN OR Staff
Fulltime 16 county trauma center October 1980 to September 1981
First time in the OR. Major trauma center so had great exposure to everything in
cluding 3 weeks in central sterilization becoming familiar with instrumentation.
First time in using cell saver. Great introduction to what would become my pass
ion. Reason for leaving: Moved to Georgia
Education
Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, Iowa
Associates Degree Nursing December 1979
Des Moines Area Community College Boone, IA
Licensed Practical Nurse March 1975
Continuing Education Units Workshops, Seminars, Classroom, On-line
Over 300 hours in 8 years
Awards: ? Award of Recognition for Trauma Preparedness from Department of Health
and Human Services.
* Award of Achievement FEMA
REFERENCES
Matthew Houge, R.N.
901 Briar Lane
Bemidji, MN 56601
701-330-76
Dave Pecora, PA-C
4013 Bell Tree Drive
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-779-4405
Dwayne Caneen BSN
3171 Strawberry Rd. NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-308-1545
Barb Nyberg, BSN
3656 Quincy Drive
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-209-8716
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Gwen Stablein
1470 110th Street
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
7122-684-5461
Nancy Grettenberg
118 4th Avenue
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
H) 712-999-2296 C)515-238-5809
Anne Marie Mirante
448 E. Telegraph Street
Washington, UT 84780
H) 435-986-1762 C) 435-229-0590
Jane Siegler
211 Cardinal Drive
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
712-999-6673