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Randi Gafkjen

Willmar

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, clinical documentation, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Bethesda Nursing Home
Willmar
05.2015 - Current
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.

Registered Nurse

CentraCare
Willmar
06.2023 - 01.2025
  • Educated patients about their diagnosis and available treatment options including psychotherapy or medication regimens.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices into clinical settings based on research findings from studies conducted within the field of mental health nursing.
  • Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for mental health disorders.

Registered Nurse

Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise
Willmar
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss client cases and review treatment plans.
  • Developed and maintained therapeutic relationships with clients to foster trust and support the recovery process.
  • Assisted psychiatrists in working with patients to rehabilitate for community reintegration.
  • Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
12-2021

Liberal Arts And Sciences -

Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
12-2021

License Practical Nurse -

Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
05-2019

Skills

  • Clinical documentation
  • Care plan development
  • Treatment coordination
  • Patient education
  • Behavioral monitoring
  • Orthopedic care
  • Psychiatric and mental health care
  • Administer medication
  • Clear patient communication
  • Dementia care

Certification

  • I worked as a certified nursing assistance and trained medication aid prior to obtaining my nursing licenses.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

CentraCare
06.2023 - 01.2025

Registered Nurse

Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise
02.2023 - 08.2024

Registered Nurse

Bethesda Nursing Home
05.2015 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ridgewater College

Liberal Arts And Sciences -

Ridgewater College

License Practical Nurse -

Ridgewater College
Randi Gafkjen