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Amy Ostrowski

Honolulu

Summary

Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

License Financial Officer

World Financial Group, Inc.
Honolulu
09.2022 - Current
  • Researched market trends and surveys and used information to stimulate business and revenue growth.
  • Assisted in various financial modeling activities, including new market investments and acquisition analysis.
  • Transformed operational metrics and planned systems for business models.
  • Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
  • Used hedging to mitigate financial risks related to interest rates on company's borrowings.
  • Analyzed competitors and market trends to facilitate business growth.
  • Developed or analyzed information to assess current or future financial status of firms.
  • Built financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment needs and make capital budgeting decisions.
  • Invested funds and recommended appropriate dividend issuances based on historical dividend patterns and expected cash flows.
  • Staying abreast of changes in relevant regulations that could impact business operations.
  • Developing and implementing effective internal controls over financial operations.
  • Monitoring financial performance and providing recommendations for improvement.

Registered Nurse

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
Honolulu
07.2008 - 09.2022
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
  • Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
01-2008

High School Diploma -

Farrington High School
Honolulu, HI
06-1993

Skills

  • Obstetrics and gynecology
  • Neonatal nursing
  • Medical laboratory procedures
  • Patient management
  • Direct nursing care
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Procedure preparations
  • Physical assessments
  • Discharge coordination
  • IV management
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Cesarean section post-op care
  • Postpartum care
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Breastfeeding education
  • Diabetes management
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • ADL assistance
  • Personal care needs
  • Medical assessment
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Mobility assistance
  • Patient satisfaction and process improvement
  • At-risk patient care
  • Collecting vitals
  • Resource allocation
  • Electronic health records management
  • Emotional intelligence

Affiliations

  • Hula dancer
  • Hula instructor assistant to children ages 3-18
  • Assist with hula programs/shows
  • Community service - cleaning taro patches
  • Community service - cleaning beaches
  • Compassionate in growing all kinds of plants to eat and make leis
  • Participate in creating fundraisers for others (cooking/baking goods)

Languages

Ilocano
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

License Financial Officer

World Financial Group, Inc.
09.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
07.2008 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Hawaii Pacific University

High School Diploma -

Farrington High School

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