Justin Oja
Delano,MN
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Saint Louis Park, MN
08.2017 - Current
- Served as a staff/charge nurse on a certified stroke/neuroscience unit.
- Applied critical thinking to clinical decision making
- Delivered high-quality treatment and support to patients facing new diagnoses and effectively managed chronic neurological conditions.
- Experience working with post-op neurosurgical patients, lumbar drains, pain pumps, chest tubes, IV antibiotics and medications, pain management, EEG monitoring, telemetry, and NG/G tube care
- Demonstrated leadership as a charge nurse, mentoring new staff, and driving quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed cultural sensitivity while collaborating with people from various backgrounds.
Private Duty Nursing-LPN
Home Health Care
Hancock, MI
09.2016 - 06.2017
- 1:1 direct care with an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patient
- Tracheostomy and gastric tube care, mechanical ventilator management
- Collaborated with staff in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans
- Perform safe medication administration (SQ and NG), dressing changes, vital signs, sterile trach changes and suctioning.
Tire Technician (Seasonal)
Fine Line Tire
Hancock, MI
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Mounting and balancing tires, assisted with heavy machinery mechanic work, and tire repairs
- Managed customer relations by booking reservations and processing cancellations over the phone and in person.
Education
Bachelor Of Science, Nursing -
Western Governors University
Associate RN -
Gogebic Community College
Skills
- Patient Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care Planning
- Medical assessment
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Procedure preparations
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication Administration
- Professional Bedside Manner
- IV setup
- Relationship Building
- Care Plan Development
- Patient education and counseling
- IV drug therapy management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association CPR, AED)
- Medical Record Keeping-EPIC (Electronic Medical Record)
- NIHSS certified
Volunteer Experience
- Delano Bantam A Hockey Coach, 2021, 2023
- Event Staff- UP Health Systems-Portage MI
- Student Volunteer-Cypress Manor Nursing Home
- High School Varsity Hockey Captain, 2012, 2014
- High School Varsity Baseball Captain, 2014
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Private Duty Nursing-LPN
Home Health Care
09.2016 - 06.2017
Tire Technician (Seasonal)
Fine Line Tire
09.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor Of Science, Nursing -
Western Governors University
Associate RN -
Gogebic Community College