Michael Crain has experience as a graduate nurse, licensed practical nurse, certified nursing assistant, and nursing technician. He has worked in urgent care, surgical/medical-surgical floors, and pediatric hematology/oncology. Crain is pursuing his BSN and holds certifications in BLS and NIH stroke scale. In his community, he volunteers with local schools, churches, and organizations supporting homeless individuals.

1. Michael J. Crain
415 10th Street North
Brainerd, MN 56401
320.219.1296
michaeljcrain@outlook.com
Experience: Graduate Nurse with extensive patient care background across the lifespan and acuity.
Essentia Health, Urgent Care – (Aug 2014 – Current)
Licensed Practical Nurse, Urgent Care –Baxter, MN
 Demonstrated proficient customer service and teamwork in support ofproviders in the ambulatory care
setting.Perform focused assessments on presenting patients.Duties include rooming patients by
performing vitals; gathering data, wound care, catheter placement, and performing ECG’s. Effectively
communicate and advocate for patients and carry out orders by the providers underthe supervision and
delegation of the RN.
Essentia Health, Saint Josephs Medical Center – (Apr 2013 – May 2014)
Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical/Float– Brainerd,MN
 Gather patient vitals, document I&O’s, assist in ADL’s, and transport patients to procedures.Assist the RN
in plan of care for patients throughout the adult lifespan in Surgical, Joint Replacement, Medical, Acute
Psychiatric (Grace Unit), Telemetry, and ICU. Assist in BLS in emergency situations.
University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital – (Aug 2011 – Aug 2013)
Nursing Technician,Hematology/Oncology – Minneapolis,MN
 Assist patients with activities of daily living. Perform vital assessments and report to RN. Welcome and
orient patients and families. Support patient and family centered heath care by advocating for patients.
Work underthe supervision of nursing staff and communicate all actions. Work in cooperation with team
members in documenting all medical care provided. Provide care for children (newborn to young adult)
who require complex care. Includes medical and surgical patients--including: transplant (solid organ, blood
and marrow, auto-islet), neurology,neurosurgery,pulmonary and ENT, hematology and oncology.
Education:
 Associate Degree in Nursing – Central Lakes College, Aug 2015 – Graduate May 12, 2016
 Licensed Practical Nurse – Central Lakes College, Aug 2013 – May 2014
 Certified Nursing Assistant – Saint Paul College, May 2011
Continuing Education/Certifications:
 Pursuing enrollment at Mayville State University, ND for Bachelor of Science in Nursing
 American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS Certification Exp: 07-2017
 National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified Exp: 01-2017
Community Service
 Volunteer for Baxter Elementary School and Pierz Elementary School biannual health screenings
 Volunteer Youth Minister for local Brainerd Churches
 Volunteer vehicle repairs for local Catholic Charities supporting homeless and displaced
 Volunteer for Jump Rope for Heart by the American Heart Association