Experience
09/2013 to Present
CERTIFIED REGISTERED OPERATING NURSE/CERTIFIED MEDICAL
LASER SAFETY OFFICER,
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
- Prepared surgical suite according to surgery and surgeon preference.
- Collaborated with the surgical team to ensure the highest safety and surgical standards for the patient.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health care providers to develop a care plan for the patient during
surgery. - Adhered to AORN standards of perioperative practice.
Stocked supplies, prepared operating rooms, and managed postoperative patient care. - Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer in the ENT department. Performing the role of a circulator and/or a
scrub person. Precepting new staff members.
11/2008 to 09/2013
CERTIFIED REGISTERED REHABILITATION NURSE
REHABILITATION
INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
- Proven ability to develop and implement highly effective patient care.
- Provide patient care within a shared governance model.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to set goals for a patient during their stay.
- Educate patients one-on-one or in groups with topics that pertain to Spinal Cord Injuries, bowel, bladder,
skin, sexuality, autonomic dysreflexia, etc., and any other health issues, DM, hypertension, infection, etc. - Experience in caring for respiratory compromised patients, including Ventilator and Diaphragmatic Pacer.
Conduct discharge planning incorporating primary preventive health measures. - Precept new staff members as well as nursing students.
- Member of Hospital Code Team.
Education
08/2023
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER MSN
UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS
IL
Clinical experience at Will County Community Health Center, Family Practice: Poleszak Alicja B MD, Hill
Creek Pediatrics, and Adult Primary Care Center Ltd.
11/2008 to 09/2013
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS, JOLIET,
IL.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS/CONTINUED EDUCATION
- Registered Nurse License # 041.371729
- Certified Registered Operating Nurse (CNOR)
- Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer (CMLSO)
- Healthcare Provider CPR-AED, ACLS
Skills
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Surgical Nurse in various services and procedures (ENT, Plastic-reconstructive, Thoracic, Vascular, Transplant, Orthopedic, and Genitourinary).
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General OR/Trauma
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Laparoscopic general surgeries
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Robotic surgeries
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Collaboration
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Problem-solving
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Analytical skills
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Patient rights
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Isolation precautions
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Infection prevention
Languages
English | Fluent in both oral and written
Polish | Fluent in both oral and written
Polish | Fluent in both oral and written