ANDREW C. DURKEL
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse transitioning into hospice care. I bring strong clinical assessment skills as well as a commitment to preserving patient dignity while providing family support. With 43 years of diverse clinical experience, including seven years as an LPN and 36 years as an RN, expertise spans multiple hospital settings with a focus on orthopedic and post-surgical patient care. Recent roles in Health Informatics and Case Management have further refined my ability to deliver high-quality comfort care. Strong interpersonal communication skills foster exceptional patient satisfaction and cultivate respect among colleagues, aligning perfectly with a hospice team that values empathy and holistic care.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Informatics Specialist III
Trinity Health
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2023 - Current
- Trained users on informatics tools, enhancing operational efficiency across departments.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels between informatics specialists and other team members, enabling the efficient resolution of challenges.
- Provided training and support to staff on new software applications, ensuring optimal utilization of technology resources.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop healthcare informatics strategies, improving overall efficiency and effectiveness.
- Contributed to the development of policies and procedures related to information management within the organization.
- Applied medical subject matter knowledge to improve IT systems and functions.
- Researched and validated clinical data.
Clinical Care Coordinator
Holy Cross Health
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Streamlined communication between healthcare teams to facilitate timely patient interventions.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in patient coordination and care management.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with external providers to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Served as a liaison between patients, providers, insurers, and community resources to ensure optimal service delivery throughout the continuum of care.
- Championed patient advocacy, ensuring that the unique needs and preferences of each individual were respected and addressed throughout the care process.
- Participated in interdisciplinary conferences, sharing clinical insights and collaborating on strategies for complex case management.
- Promoted patient-centered care by actively involving patients and their families in treatment decisions and goal-setting processes.
- Facilitated timely access to appropriate healthcare services by assessing patient needs and coordinating referrals to specialists.
Clinical Informatics Holy Cross Hospital
05.2012 - Current
- CPOE implementation.
- Policy and Procedure revision
- Physician and staff EMR training
Registered Nurse II
Holy Cross Health
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2004 - 05.2012
- RN responsibilities within scope of practice
- Charge duty
- Assist as “clinical expert” during annual skills fairs
- Assist in education/training of staff on Meditech/BMV
- Serve as Preceptor/Mentor
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
Clinical Nurse I advancing to Clinical Nurse II South Miami Hospital 5 Tower (Med/Surg/Ortho/Renal)
01.1995 - 01.2005
- RN responsibilities within scope of practice
- Charge responsibilities
- Mentor/Preceptor
Staff Nurse
Dekalb Medical Center
Decatur, GA
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Worked with complex general surgery patients
RN Staff Nurse
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
03.1993 - 03.1994
- General Surgical and orthopedic patients with telemetry and some cardiac drips
Staff RN St Vincent’s Hospital Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Seton West: a “new” concept of care delivery. All caregivers cross-trained in phlebotomy, EKG, lab, QC
- Staff did computer order entry
LPN advancing to RN Wishard Hospital Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
01.1983 - 01.1993
- D5: a very busy Ortho/Neuro unit in a county hospital associated with Indiana University School of Medicine
- LPN’s did line draws, admissions, treatments, assessments and documentation
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
Marian College (now Marian University)
Indianapolis, IN01.1990
Technical Certificate - Nursing (LPN)
Indiana Vocational Technical College
Bloomington, IN01.1983
Diploma - college preparation and business
Mitchell High School
Mitchell, IN01.1980
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Effective communication
Certification
State of Florida Department of Health: Division of Medical Quality Assurance License #2698522; expires July 2026
Timeline
Health Informatics Specialist III
Trinity Health
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Care Coordinator
Holy Cross Health
01.2022 - 04.2023
Clinical Informatics Holy Cross Hospital
05.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse II
Holy Cross Health
01.2004 - 05.2012
Clinical Nurse I advancing to Clinical Nurse II South Miami Hospital 5 Tower (Med/Surg/Ortho/Renal)
01.1995 - 01.2005
RN Staff Nurse
Delray Medical Center
03.1993 - 03.1994
Staff Nurse
Dekalb Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.1995
Staff RN St Vincent’s Hospital Indianapolis, IN
01.1990 - 01.1993
LPN advancing to RN Wishard Hospital Indianapolis, IN
01.1983 - 01.1993
Technical Certificate - Nursing (LPN)
Indiana Vocational Technical College
Diploma - college preparation and business
Mitchell High School
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
Marian College (now Marian University)
RECOGNITIONS
Three time employee of the month at both South Miami Hospital and Holy Cross Health. Educator of the Year at South Miami Hospital. Magnet recognition for excellence as Preceptor/Mentor at Holy Cross Health