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Brandi Ostgaard

Tracy,MN

Summary

Resourceful and energetic Program Developer with a strong track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in project management, team leadership, and strategic planning. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive teams towards achieving organizational goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Developer

Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
Mankato, MN
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided technical assistance to agencies and organizations, developing and coordinating training, monitoring, and reviewing activities to ensure compliance with the Older Americans Act Title III projects
  • Coordinated multi-agency collaborations to expand service reach, effectively reducing isolation among older adults and enhancing community engagement
  • Developed and launched a 6-week course in collaboration with Southern Minnesota University Gold College, creating a comprehensive syllabus, recruiting professors and community leaders, and organizing in-person and online classes
  • Led the SWIF Age-Friendly Grant initiative, identifying and engaging three cities for Age-Friendly initiatives, securing funding, and ensuring compliance with grant guidelines
  • Organized and hosted the Annual Fall/Spring Networking Meeting for MNRAAA grantees, coordinating logistics, securing venues, managing budgets, and delivering training sessions on several topics to enhance organization skills
  • Managed training for new employees of grantee organizations, focusing on mandatory Dementia Friend Training and Care Giving Consultant training
  • Led targeted outreach campaigns, successfully increasing participation in health and wellness, networking, training opportunities, and community engagement
  • Maintained effective communication with internal and external stakeholders and grantees, including the agency’s Finance Director, to ensure alignment and coordination of grant and contract management activities.

Return to Community Specialist

Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
Mankato, MN
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Facilitated the successful transition of over 120 older adults from long-term care facilities and hospitals to community living by assessing their needs and developing comprehensive care plans
  • Consistently maintained a sign-on rate and successful discharge rate above the departmental average
  • Developed an innovative assessment tool and strategies to ensure successful discharges and provided comprehensive training to my department on their implementation
  • Presented and taught strategies for successfully gaining and fostering relationships with hospital and nursing home social workers, nurses, discharge planners, and administrators, resulting in a higher-than-average referral rate for my department.

Charge Nurse

Avantara
Lake Norden, SD
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Oversaw two wings, supervising nurses and CNAs and managing staff scheduling, placement, and training while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations
  • Overseeing the care of residents, including conducting assessments, developing care plans, and managing medications
  • Ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and maintaining accurate patient records.

Charge Nurse

Jenkins Living Center
Watertown, SD
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Provided high-quality patient care, supervised CNAs, and served as a preceptor for student nurses, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations
  • Developed individualized care plans, administered medications, and communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare teams.

Clinical Director Assistant

Edgewood
Watertown, SD
11.2018 - 07.2020
  • Assisted in overseeing operations across four facilities, ensuring high standards of care and regulatory compliance by training staff to meet and exceed state surveyor expectations and corporate policies and standards
  • Developed and trained Certified Medication Aides and Certified Nursing Assistants and conducted six-month job performance evaluations, including skills check-offs and retraining as needed
  • Provided team leadership, conflict resolution, staff scheduling, development, and mentoring, which increased job fulfillment and lowered turnover rates.

Nurse

Human Services Agency
Watertown, SD
04.2016 - 07.2018
  • Oversaw nursing care for six group homes, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with healthcare regulations
  • Trained staff to become certified in medication administration and as Personal Care Assistants (PCAs)
  • Provided comprehensive training on disease management, mental health disorders, and de-escalation techniques for managing challenging behaviors
  • Managed care plans for all clients in group homes and day programs, ensuring individualized and effective care
  • Conducted monthly inspections of group homes and assessments of clients to maintain standards and address any issues
  • Completed medication reconciliations to ensure accurate and safe medication administration.

Education

Associates of Applied Sciences, RN -

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
06.2013

Associates of Applied Sciences, LPN -

Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD
01.2011

Associate Degree in Arts and Sciences -

Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
06.2000

Skills

  • track project progress of Area Plan and Elder Development Partnership plans
  • Needs Assessment
  • Performance Optimization
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced skills in Word, Excel, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 applications
  • virtual team management
  • Effective Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Engaging, Adaptable Online Teaching
  • Facilitation of Meetings
  • Proficient in All Communication Platforms
  • Social Media Marketing and Promotion
  • Digital Marketing and Promotions
  • Task Delegation
  • Work Prioritization
  • Team motivation
  • Training and mentoring
  • Leadership Development
  • Program Monitoring and Tracking
  • Virtual Learning Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Project Implementation
  • Resource Coordination
  • Coaching and Development
  • Project Scheduling
  • Team Exercises
  • Assignment Delegation

Career Overview

Proven ability in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and driving organizational effectiveness to achieve program goals and improve community outreach. Skilled in quality improvement and risk management, developing and implementing staff training programs to enhance service delivery, safety, and compliance. Successful in project management, executing initiatives that align with organizational objectives and improve overall performance. Experienced in managing grants and enhancing the quality of life for older adults through advocacy, resources, and community engagement. Extensive nursing experience in overseeing healthcare operations, staff management, and compliance, ensuring high standards of care and regulatory adherence. Proficient in organizing and executing events, developing promotional strategies, and managing marketing campaigns to drive program awareness and growth. Strong analytical skills in service delivery, identifying gaps, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

References

References are available upon request.

Timeline

Program Developer

Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
01.2024 - Current

Charge Nurse

Avantara
07.2021 - 12.2021

Return to Community Specialist

Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
01.2021 - 01.2024

Charge Nurse

Jenkins Living Center
09.2020 - 07.2021

Clinical Director Assistant

Edgewood
11.2018 - 07.2020

Nurse

Human Services Agency
04.2016 - 07.2018

Associates of Applied Sciences, RN -

University of South Dakota

Associates of Applied Sciences, LPN -

Lake Area Technical College

Associate Degree in Arts and Sciences -

Olympic College

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