Andrea Schunk

• Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
• Delivered culturally competent care in diverse patient populations ensuring effective communication via interpreter use to ensure and maintain clear goals of care
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
• Ensured quality of management of patients on mechanical ventilation, vasopressors, multiple traumas ad devices.
• Displayed adept critical thinking skills in high acuity environment ensuring best patient outcomes.

Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.

• Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
• Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
• Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.

• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures in a high acuity environment.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Expedited the admission process for incoming patients by swiftly assessing their needs and assigning them to appropriate units.
• Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
• Adhered to strict privacy and safety standards and assertively advocated for patient rights.

• Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
• Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
• Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.

• Staff RN and Alternate Lead RN in high acuity specialized unit
• Delivered exceptional care of post cardiac surgery patients
• Helped develop ECMO treatment protocols for the hospital
• Acuity champion in charge of ensuring proper documentation of acuities by educating staff on proper acuity assessment which facilitated staffing thus improving patient outcomes
• Acted as rapid response RN for entire hospital, quickly assessing emergent situations and facilitating transfers to appropriate levels of care
• Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
• Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
• Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
• Provided emotional support to patients'' families during challenging situations, fostering trust between healthcare team members and loved ones.
• Maintained competence in the latest cardiac care practices and technologies through ongoing professional development and participation in relevant educational offerings.

• Staff RN Medical Surgical ICU
• Conducted thorough assessments of patients upon admission to the ICU, identifying urgent needs and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in improved recovery outcomes.
• Demonstrated expertise in pain management, ensuring timely and effective relief for ICU patients with acute and chronic discomfort.
• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
• Acted as preceptor to new graduate nurses