EPIC
Justin Bjornstad
Selden,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Admissions Nurse
Smithtown Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing Care
Smithtown, New York
10.2022 - Current
- Complete assessments for all incoming residents and review medication/treatment orders.
- Coordinated patients' consultations and treatments with other facility departments.
- Settled incoming patients into rooms and verified adequacy of medical supplies and treatment equipment.
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
- Provide IV insertion and assessment/management of a variety of access devices for wound care and medication administration.
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Recorded incoming patients' vital signs and current medication details in electronic charts.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital
Smithtown, New York
04.2015 - 10.2022
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Performed hourly rounds to monitor patients and equipment function being utilized.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures including cardiac catheterization, pacemaker implantation and ablation.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL 01.2020 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood 01.2012 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Joseph's University
Patchogue 09.2002 - 05.2004
Skills
EMR / EHR
Accomplishments
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital:
Member of Skin Champion Team
Patient Safety Award (2015 & 2017)
Protector of the Penumbra Award (2018)
Software
Sigma
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
ACLS
04-2023
BLS
04-2023
Admissions Nurse
Smithtown Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing Care
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
01.2020 - 01.2022
Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital
04.2015 - 10.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
01.2012 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Joseph's University
09.2002 - 05.2004
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