University of Mary | Bismarck, ND

University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND

DNP FNP Student Clinical Experience | University of Mary

Altru Occupational Medicine (200 hours)
- Heather Shimek, FNP-C
Grafton Family Clinic Unity Medical Center – Walk-in Clinic (110 hours)
- Emily Balsdon, FNP-C
Altru Devils Lake Family Clinic (90 hours)
- Ashton Hedger, PA-C
Truyu Dermatology (90 hours)
- Kayla Kringlen, FNP-C
Truyu Plastics & Aesthetics (80 hours)
- Laura Olson, FNP-C
Altru Chronic Wound Services (40 hours)
- Jennifer Verkuehlen, FNP-C, CWS, COCN-AP
- Seth Dorman, CWS, NP-C
Langdon Prairie Health Clinic (140 hours)
- Liz Sillers, FNP-C
Park River Clinic Unity Medical Center (135 hours)
- Kristin Stabo, FNP-C
Pembina County Memorial Hospital (125 hours)
- Kim Ford, FNP-C

Publication:

Implementation of Anxiety Screening in a Rural Health Clinic: An Evidence-Based Project (Albrecht et al., 2025)

Presentations:

University of Mary Colloquium: April 2025
- Implementation of Anxiety Screening in a Rural Health Clinic: An Evidence-Based Project

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

North Dakota Nurses Association

American Nurses Association

July 2025 - Present
Family Nurse Practitioner | Pembina County Memorial Hospital & Clinic Association

Provide full-spectrum primary care for all ages, including acute visits, chronic disease management, wellness exams, and preventative services.
Perform focused assessments, order and interpret diagnostic testing, and develop evidence-based treatment plans for both routine and complex conditions.
Deliver same-day acute care for common illnesses and injuries, including laceration repair, fracture assessment, respiratory issues, and infections.
Cover the emergency department with rapid triage, stabilization, and management of trauma, cardiac, neurologic, and septic emergencies.
Serve as inpatient hospitalist, admitting and managing adult and pediatric patients with medical, post-surgical, and observation needs.
Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, lifestyle modifications, and long-term health maintenance.
Collaborate with nursing, EMS, and multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.

July 2023 – May 2024
RN Consultant | Osnabrock Community Living Center | Osnabrock, ND

Collaborated with providers and other medical personnel to develop treatment plans and coordinate patient care.
Assessed training needs for staff and developed educational materials accordingly.
Conducted assessments to identify areas of improvement in the healthcare facility's operations.
Provided clinical oversight of staff nurses, ensuring compliance with standards of practice and regulatory requirements.

November 2021 – July 2023
Supplemental Medical Reviewer Contractor | Noridian Healthcare Solutions | Fargo, ND

Evaluated medical records by applying clinical expertise to determine compliance with applicable Medicare guidelines and standards of care.
Reviewed, researched, and analyzed medical records and other documentation to determine compliance with regulations, guidelines, and standards of care.
Documented decisions and rationale and communicated results with providers through various means of providing education and guidance.
Identified and communicated potential fraud, waste, and abuse using established work instructions in home health and hospice lines of work.
Participated in team quality and calibration review processes.

February 2015 – August 2024
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse/Clinical Educator | Langdon Prairie Health | Langdon, ND

Provided clinical instructions & skill validations to orient new nurses & currently employed RNs, LPNs, CNAs and unit coordinators as Clinical Educator.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on medical-surgical unit, emergency department, & outpatient treatment department in a critical access hospital by providing direct care to patients, delegating nursing assignments & supervising team comprised of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, & unit clerks.
Answered codes quickly & orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, trauma patients, & cardiac patients.
Implemented interventions, including medication & IV administration, invasive skilled procedures, & airway management.

January 2015 – October 2021
Registered Nurse | Pembina County Memorial Hospital | Cavalier, ND

Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on medical-surgical unit, emergency department, & outpatient department in critical access hospitals, providing direct care to patients, delegating nursing assignments & supervising team comprised of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, & unit clerks.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention & pain management.
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, trauma victims & cardiac patients.
Implemented interventions, including medication & IV administration, invasive skill procedures, & airway management.

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