Malgorzata H. Cudzich Nowakowski
Registered Nurse/Advanced Practice Nurse Student

Resume

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
  • Surgical Nurse in various services and procedures (ENT, Plastic-reconstructive, Thoracic, Vascular, Transplant, Orthopedic, and Genitourinary).
  • General OR/Trauma
  • Laparoscopic general surgeries
  • Robotic surgeries
  • Collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Patient rights
  • Isolation precautions
  • Infection prevention
Languages
English | Fluent in both oral and written

Polish | Fluent in both oral and written