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Agnieszka Kasprzak

Palos Park,IL

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 16 years of diverse experience in direct patient care on telemetry unit, and over 9 years of experience in cardiology office. Skilled at triaging patients in fast-paced environment. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and care coordination, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Advocate Aurora Heart Institute
09.2015 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Working with physician on responding to patients calls and messages.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Interviewing and orientating new employees.
  • Preparing patients for physician during office visit.

Registered Nurse

Advocate Aurora Christ Medical Center
04.1999 - 09.2015
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted physician with performing bedside Thoracentesis.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.

Education

Nursing

NCLEX Exam
01.1999

CGFNS Exam For Foreign Nurses
10.1998

English

TOEFL Exam
1998

Associate of Science - Nursing

Nursing School
Nowy Targ, Poland
06.1994

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment, excellent patient assessments
  • Lab, Echo stress test, CTA of coronary arteries, cardiac MRI test result interpretation
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Performing EKG
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Obtaining prior authorization from insurance for medications
  • Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
  • Medication and IV administration

Languages

Polish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Advocate Aurora Heart Institute
09.2015 - Current

Registered Nurse

Advocate Aurora Christ Medical Center
04.1999 - 09.2015

Nursing

NCLEX Exam

CGFNS Exam For Foreign Nurses

English

TOEFL Exam

Associate of Science - Nursing

Nursing School
Agnieszka Kasprzak