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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

years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

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

Chronic disease management

Insulin medication assistance

Acute care expertise

Strong clinical judgment

Intravenous therapy