Kayla Bjerke
Saint Joseph,MN
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse offering over three years of nursing experience at bedside and as a case manager in acute care, long term care and hospice settings. History of providing compassionate and empathic patient care in various medical settings while providing fast and accurate assessments and working effectively under pressure. Extensive experience coordinating patient care. Seeking to put my leadership, organization, and education experience to work in a setting that benefits not only me, but my employer, and most of all, the people I serve.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Moments Hospice
04.2024 - Current
- Full time
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
Registered Nurse
Orthopedics Unit Centracare St. Cloud Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Full time 2021-2022, part time 2022-2024
- Utilizing computerized patient record systems
- Perform assessments and updated provider on changes in patient status
- Manage patient care pre- and post-operatively
- Perform blood and blood product transfusions
- Monitor and record patient condition, vital signs, and medication side effects
- Administer medications and immunizations
- Update physicians on patient test results and assist in developing care plans
- Act as patient advocate
- Contribute to positive patient outcomes by keenly observing infection control measures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
CNA
Centracare St. Cloud Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019
CNA
Country Manor
01.2016 - 06.2017
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Care Coordination
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Rasmussen College
St. Cloud, MNSkills
- Case Management
- Patient Care Plans
- Patient Education
- Chronic Disease Management
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Care Coordination
- Clinical assessment
- Community Resources
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR / EHR
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Moments Hospice
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Orthopedics Unit Centracare St. Cloud Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2024
CNA
Centracare St. Cloud Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019
CNA
Country Manor
01.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Care Coordination
Capella University
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Rasmussen College
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