Adam Pasternak
Lake City,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse providing fast, accurate care in emergency and acute settings. Assess patient needs, prioritize treatment, assist trauma teams, and deliver IV therapy, medication support, and clear EMR documentation while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and technicians.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Lake City Fl
Lake City, Florida
02.2025 - Current
- Triage emergency department patients by acuity level and clinical judgment.
- Facilitated medication administration and IV therapy delivery, ensuring adherence to emergency care protocols.
- Collaborated with trauma teams, technicians, and physicians to deliver timely and effective care during urgent events.
- Upheld infection control practices and safety standards, contributing to optimal emergency room readiness.
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
Americus, GA
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans, integrating diverse expertise for optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress notes in electronic medical record system, ensuring accuracy and compliance for effective care continuity.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families, enhancing patient experience during critical care moments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Registered Nurse
Mederi Caretenders
Lake City, FL
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted physicians in examinations and surgical procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Counseled patients on medication side effects and lifestyle changes to enhance health outcomes.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Collaborated with healthcare team and worked independently to deliver effective patient care.
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
Americus, GA
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to create and implement individualized treatment plans, enhancing patient care outcomes.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatments, streamlined patient flows, and supported physicians during non-invasive procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Ensured compliance with professional practice standards and state and federal regulations to uphold quality of health care delivery.
Registered Nurse
South Georgia Medical Center
Valdosta, GA
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Coordinated patient admission and discharge processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of related paperwork.
- Advocated for patients by implementing total patient care through collaborative team nursing approach.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Ensured thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records, enhancing communication and continuity of care.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Registered Nurse
Lake City Medical Center
Lake City, FL
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings, enhancing collaborative development of patient care plans.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities, ensuring timely follow-up appointments and referrals for additional services.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families, helping them navigate challenging situations.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05-2019
Associate of Arts -
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL05-2017
Skills
- Strong medical ethic
- Documentation and Charting
- Health care consultation
- Mobility Assistance
- Critical Care
- Chart updating
- Chronic Disease Management
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medical assessment
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Case Management
- Diabetes management
- Infectious disease control
- Care Planning
- Unit Administration
- Medical evaluation
- SBAR communication
- Care Plan Development
- Long-Term Care
- Home visits
- Taking vitals
- Emotional awareness
- Staff Supervision
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Documenting vitals
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Planning
- Patient care planning
- Emergency Procedures
- Medication and IV administration
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Evaluation
- Resource Allocation
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Sanitation
- IV setup
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Trauma response
- Emergency triage
- IV therapy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Lake City Fl
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
05.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
11.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Mederi Caretenders
08.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
South Georgia Medical Center
11.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Lake City Medical Center
07.2019 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Associate of Arts -
Florida Gateway College