Aiola Komenda
Oregon City,OR
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in delivering quality care in acute care settings. Established trusting relationships with patients and families through effective communication and emotional support. Contributed to a positive team environment while caring for a diverse patient population.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
Oregon City, OR
07.2024 - Current
- Delivered direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients, including assessments, treatments, medications, and care documentation.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring adherence to Providence safety protocols.
- Observed symptom changes and promptly reported concerns, facilitating timely interventions.
- Documented patient assessments and findings in electronic health records, enhancing continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on discharge steps, medication use, and recovery instructions.
- Balanced multiple tasks while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Applied cultural diversity across patient assessment and management strategies.
- Used strong interpersonal communication when working with patients, family members, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Built positive relationships with patients to support quality holistic care throughout hospital stay.
RN Staff Nurse
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
San Francisco, CA
09.2013 - 07.2019
- Staff Nurse (Full time, day shift) on Oncology/Palliative/Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
- Delivered extensive medical care to patients with complex diagnoses across multiple specialties, adapting approaches for diverse needs.
- Provided medically complex care to a very diverse group of patients, demonstrating cultural competence and compassion.
- Collaborated effectively within multidisciplinary team in busy teaching hospital, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Led unit council initiatives and trained new hires and new graduate RNs, fostering a supportive learning environment.
RN Travel Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare/Kaiser Permanente
Redwood City, CA
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Kaiser Permanente Community Hospital Redwood City CA, Medical/Surgical Telemetry Unit; Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Hospital, Orthopedic unit
- Cared for patients of all ages with diverse and complex medical issues in high-volume medical/surgical telemetry and orthopedic units.
- Provided compassionate care while fostering strong relationships with patients and families to enhance their overall hospital experience.
- Adapted quickly to changing float units and patient assignments, maintaining high standards of care with minimal orientation.
- Worked effectively as part of a team with a reliably positive attitude and communication style.
- Executed tasks with attention to detail and in a timely manner.
Staff Nurse
PeaceHealth
Springfield, OR
11.2010 - 06.2012
- Staff RN at PCU/CSU, Telemetry, Full time NOC (32 hrs/wk) of the Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute at Sacred Heart Medical Center
- Managed care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses including MI, post-open heart, thoracic and major vascular surgeries, diabetes, CHF, renal failure, septicemia, amputations, drug overdose, and ETOH withdrawal, ensuring comprehensive treatment and monitoring.
- Developed patient care plans through detailed assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses to guide treatment and recovery.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper post-operative self-care.
- Interpreted, closely monitored, and acted upon the changes in heart rhythms based on basic and 12-lead ECGs.
- Facilitated communication among doctors, patients, nurses, and families to enhance understanding and collaboration in care.
- Integral and proactive member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR06-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Electronic documentation
- Care planning
- Wound care
- Discharge education
- Hospice and palliative care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical analysis
- Complex Problem-solving
- Time management
- Interpersonal communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Patient and family advocacy
Personal Information
- Title: Part Time/Per Diem RN
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- State: OR
Languages
German - Fluent, French - Intermediate
Awards
"Guardian Angel" award through PeaceHealth, 2011
Groups
- Unit Based Council
- 2016 to 2018
- Worked with leadership on improving unit flow and efficiency across all areas of nursing care.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
09.2013 - 07.2019
RN Travel Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare/Kaiser Permanente
06.2012 - 06.2013
Staff Nurse
PeaceHealth
11.2010 - 06.2012
Associate Degree - Nursing
Lane Community College