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Cheryl Koletzky

Yankton,SD

Summary

Dedicated, hardworking and compassionate veteran Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) bringing 25 years of demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Desires a Psychiatric Nurse position in a mental health facility.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse

AHS Nursestat
09 2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.

Travel Registered Nurse

Ahs Nursestat
10 2022 - 03 2023
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
  • Expedited the admission process for incoming patients by swiftly assessing their needs and assigning them to appropriate units.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.

Travel Registered Nurse

Ahs Nursestat
04 2022 - 09 2022
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.

Travel Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
09 2021 - 03 2022
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.

Nurse

UofL Peace Hospital
09 2020 - 03 2021

We used the charting system Meditech, then our hospital changed to charting system Cerner so have learned two charting systems since taking this assignment.

Travel Staff Registered Nurse

Montana State Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.

Nurse Manager

Human Services Center
05.1995 - 05.2020
  • Trained new nurses and staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety according to our hospitals policies and procedures.
  • Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
  • Updated patient charts using Avatar with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Worked at least 120 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about mental health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of Psychiatric patients in challenging Psychiatric hospital environment.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Led successfully, our hospital's psychiatric rehabilitation units, which consists of 3 locked psychiatric unit. Our night shift consists of a 16 person team comprised of 6 RN's and 10 ancillary staff.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
05.1995

Skills

  • Nurse Management
  • Scheduling
  • Staff leadership
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Direct patient care
  • Staff assignments
  • Electronic charting expertise
  • Nurse Leadership
  • Medication administration

Certification

  • Registered Nurse in South Dakota, License number SD-RN R027861[number], 11/15/2025
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • CPI


Timeline

Travel Staff Registered Nurse

Montana State Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2020

Nurse Manager

Human Services Center
05.1995 - 05.2020

Travel Registered Nurse

AHS Nursestat
09 2023 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse

Ahs Nursestat
10 2022 - 03 2023

Travel Registered Nurse

Ahs Nursestat
04 2022 - 09 2022

Travel Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
09 2021 - 03 2022

Nurse

UofL Peace Hospital
09 2020 - 03 2021

Associate of Arts - Nursing

University of South Dakota
  • Registered Nurse in South Dakota, License number SD-RN R027861[number], 11/15/2025
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • CPI


Cheryl Koletzky