Allison Kowal
Poland,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with CICU career history in direct patient care, cardiac devices (Impella, LVAD, IABP, and ECMO), and post op cardiac surgical care in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle critical patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease management and lifestyle options.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by assisting with insertions of PA catheters and arterial catheters, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Student Nurse Extern
Allegheny Health Network
Canonsburg, PA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
Transporter
UPMC Presbyterian
Oakland , PA
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Disinfect equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA05.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-nursing
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OHHigh School Diploma -
Poland Seminary High School
Poland, OH06.2015
Skills
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Pain Management
- Clear Patient Communication
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Heart Failure
- Compassionate and Caring
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Swan-Ganz Catheters
- Temporary Pacemakers
Certification
- New York Registered Nurse (RN) license
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life SUpport)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2022
Student Nurse Extern
Allegheny Health Network
06.2019 - 08.2019
Transporter
UPMC Presbyterian
07.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert Morris University
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-nursing
Youngstown State University
High School Diploma -
Poland Seminary High School
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