Nicholas Viikinsalo
Ramsey,MN
Summary
Compassionate addiction nurse with 10 years in helping people re-discover the best versions of themselves. Have worked with treatment teams to develop and implement effective plans for a diverse groups of patients. Excel in building rapport with individuals struggling with addiction, with a decade of personal recovery in mental health and substance abuse.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Addictions Nursing
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
01.2023 - Current
- Assess, manage and prioritize patient care needs via evidence-based protocols up to a max of 30 patients
- Provide basic wound cares and infection controls
- Observe and intervene for patients expressing suicidal ideation and self harming behaviors
- De-escalate aggravated and upset patients through use of verbal and non-violent interventions as a first priority
- Provide education to patients and families about holistic and traditional medication approaches to patient comfort and care
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular PCU
Regions Hospital
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Respond to code situations and manage outcomes as needed
- Maintain airways and oxygenation via High Flow Nasal Cannula and BiPap for acute respiratory distress
- Closely monitor conditions such as A-Fib RVR, Sepsis, STEMI/NSTEMI, Hypertensive Crisis, and Acute COPD/CHF Exacerbations up to 4 patients
- Assess patients for postoperative cardiac surgeries including TAVRs, Cardioversion, Pleural Effusions, and CABGs
- Achieve hemodynamic stability in patients via IV medications, blood transfusions, and fluid management
Health Coach
Anytime Fitness / Viiking Fitness Systems
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Provide education for specific nutrition goals per individual client needs
- Manage and execute group training sessions to promote physical activity and mental wellness, modify workouts as needed
- Provide 1-on-1 personal training services per client goals
- Market, manage and promote various programs and services to accrue wider clientele base
- Self Employed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing Program
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN05.2022
Skills
De-Escalation Techniques
- Teamwork Aptitude
Certification
- RN, #2500065, 06/01/22 to Present
- BLS Provider, AHA, 10/01/20 to Present
- Certified Addictions RN, 09/09/2024 to Present
- National Academy of Sports Medicine CPT/CES, 03/01/23 to Present
Professional References
- Nathan Jespersen, AnyTime Fitness Owner, 651-308-5556
- Lindsay Fones, Century College Professor, Lindsay.fones@century.edu
- Kayla Wilson, Hazelden Charge Nurse, 651-402-7367
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Addictions Nursing
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular PCU
Regions Hospital
06.2022 - 02.2023
Health Coach
Anytime Fitness / Viiking Fitness Systems
07.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bemidji State University
Associate of Science - Nursing Program
Century College
- RN, #2500065, 06/01/22 to Present
- BLS Provider, AHA, 10/01/20 to Present
- Certified Addictions RN, 09/09/2024 to Present
- National Academy of Sports Medicine CPT/CES, 03/01/23 to Present
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