Amy L. Slezak
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Nursing position that utilizes assessment skills and good communication. Requires professionalism and strong organizational skills. Knowledgeable Perioperative Nurse gifted in helping patients remain calm during surgical preparations. Dependable individual always willing to go extra mile. Offering collaboration, multitasking and dynamic communication skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Registered Nurse
Polk County Health Department
, Iowa
09.2018 - Current
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Collected and organized Covid-19 data/tracing from multiple sources.
Clinical Resource Nurse/Perioperative Staff Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
01.2001 - Current
- Pre-surgery Evaluation and Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit
- Efficiently allocated nursing staff to patients based upon severity of conditions, injuries or illnesses.
- Mentored newly hired nurses on facility's processes and procedures while providing valuable feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Provide nursing care to patients in all areas of assessment.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
Critical Care Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Coronary Care Unit, Mercy Medical Center
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Worked as unit charge nurse and coordinated patient assignments.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
R.N. Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IASkills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Community Events
- Wellness
Additional Information
- BCLS ACLS
Timeline
Public Health Registered Nurse
Polk County Health Department
09.2018 - Current
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2005
Clinical Resource Nurse/Perioperative Staff Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
01.2001 - Current
Critical Care Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Coronary Care Unit, Mercy Medical Center
01.1994 - 01.2001
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
R.N. Mercy College of Health Sciences
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