Catherine A. Bjork
Kalispell,MT
Summary
Driven, hardworking and Veteran centered Registered Nurse bringing comprehensive Veteran care in outpatient environments. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to assist in appropriate care of Veterans. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and critical care/emergency experience. Bringing sixteen year record of success in nursing and desiring a Utilization Review position within the Veterans Health Administration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - PACT Care Manager
Veterans Health Administration
Kalispell, MT
06.2021 - Current
- As a PACT nurse, uses all skills and criteria available to determine the patient’s required level of care and initiate care per protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess Veterans and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Updated patient charts to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each Veteran and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Zablocki VA Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
11.2014 - 06.2021
- Provides quality nursing care for inpatient and outpatient Veteran undergoing interventional radiological procedures.
- Multi-skilled and independent in providing pre-procedural assessment and preparation, intra-procedural monitoring and sedation, post procedural evaluation, patient education and follow up.
- Trains fellow RNs to the Interventional Radiology Department, assists in creating order templates for physicians, collaborates with other departments in the hospital for complete care of Veterans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored Veterans' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Zablocki VA Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
10.2010 - 11.2014
- Emergency Department RN also at St. David's Medical Center (Pflugerville, TX) and Aurora Healthcare (West Allis, WI).
- Provided direct Veteran/patient care, stabilized Veterans/patients and determined next course of action.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Emergency room nurse with a proven record of reliability. Approaches Veterans/patients and families with care, concern and compassion. Relates well to people from a variety of cultures and background. Remains calm and professional during critical events.
- Served as charge nurse during peak hours.
Registered Nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Aurora Healthcare
Waukesha, WI
06.2009 - 10.2010
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg / Tele / Gyn
ProHealth Care
Oconomowoc, WI
12.2006 - 06.2009
- Med/Surg/Gyn RN also at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee WI.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI05.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI12.2006
Skills
- Quick to learn and adapt to changing work conditions
- Received outstanding on most recent performance review by current PACT clinic
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Communication
- Accurate Documentation
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Additional Information
Current MT RN License expiring 12/2023.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - PACT Care Manager
Veterans Health Administration
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Zablocki VA Medical Center
11.2014 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Zablocki VA Medical Center
10.2010 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Aurora Healthcare
06.2009 - 10.2010
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg / Tele / Gyn
ProHealth Care
12.2006 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cardinal Stritch University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cardinal Stritch University
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