Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Nikolas Kostenko

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Seasoned Clinical Charge Nurse with significant experience in managing patient care, coordinating with healthcare teams and ensuring high standards of nursing practice. Strong leadership skills coupled with ability to make critical decisions under pressure, patient care management, emergency response coordination, and staff supervision. Demonstrated success in improving patient satisfaction and streamlining clinical operations in previous roles.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Charge Nurse II

Good Shepherd Penn Partners
Philadelphia, PA
03.2022 - Current
  • Provided guidance to junior level nurses regarding complex cases or challenging situations that arise during shift changeovers.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by providing feedback or coaching when necessary while recognizing outstanding achievements among peers.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary rounds and communicated changes in care plans to all members of the healthcare team.
  • Coordinated daily staffing assignments for nurses on the unit, ensuring appropriate coverage at all times.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to identify opportunities for process improvement throughout the facility.
  • Participated in various committees focused on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice initiatives.
  • Performed direct patient care activities such as assessments, treatments, specimen collection, medication administration.
  • Reviewed staffing needs based on census changes or special circumstances requiring additional support from outside agencies.

Registered Nurse – Nursing Supervisor

Luther Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Hatboro, PA
11.2019 - 03.2022
  • Coordinating and implementing patient daily care, including medication and treatments
  • Uses Electronic Medical Records to enterer and verify orders
  • Direct communication with families
  • Patient Advocate with doctors and nursing staff
  • In charge of admissions, medication review and verifications with doctors
  • Coordinate with local labs regarding patient needs
  • Oversee patient assessment, conflict resolution, emergencies, task delegation and end of live issues

Admissions and Charge Registered Nurse

Fairmont Behavioral Health
Philadelphia, PA
05.2019 - 11.2019
  • Direct patient care and assessments
  • Admission and discharge teaching
  • Medication review and distribution
  • Daily communication with interdisciplinary team and doctors to create treatment plan
  • Member of rapid response team for psychiatric and medical codes
  • Provided counseling and emotional care
  • Coordinated with insurance for approvals

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
06-2024

Associates of Science - Nursing

PHILADELPHIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Philadelphia, PA
05.2018

Skills

  • Conflict resolution
  • Patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Emergency response
  • Electronic medical records
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Crisis intervention
  • Patient advocacy
  • Time management
  • Emotional support
  • PICC line maintenance
  • Central line management
  • Blood transfusion procedures
  • Blood transfusion administration
  • PICC line care
  • Wound care management and implementation
  • Peripheral IV insertion

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, PA State Board of Nursing, #RN716036
  • BLS Certified
  • ACLS Certified

References

  • Natalie Blanden, MBA, MSN, RN Director of Clinical Operations, 856-217-5191
  • Geveneen Kluska, BSN, RN, Clinical Coordinator, 267-978-7629
  • Melannie Koffel, RN, 215-385-1276
  • Monica Von Collin, LPN, 267-255-3196

Accomplishments

  • Diane Lanham Award for Leadership — Penn Medicine, 2026 — Selected from peer nominees in recognition of exceptional interpersonal skills, commitment to clinical professional development, proactive leadership as a change agent, and awareness of healthcare costs.
  • Patient Safety Advocate Award — GSPP Rehabilitation, 2025 — Recognized for identifying and reporting a patient or employee safety concern and taking appropriate action to mitigate risk and prevent future events.
  • Patient Safety Advocate Award — Good Shepherd Penn Partners, 2023 — Recognized by the Patient Safety Committee for identifying and reporting a patient safety concern and taking necessary steps to reduce the risk of future events.
  • Good Catch Award — Good Shepherd Penn Partners — Recognized by Quality and Patient Safety for identifying and reporting a quality or patient safety issue with the potential to cause patient harm, enabling early intervention and process improvement.

Timeline

Clinical Charge Nurse II

Good Shepherd Penn Partners
03.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse – Nursing Supervisor

Luther Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2019 - 03.2022

Admissions and Charge Registered Nurse

Fairmont Behavioral Health
05.2019 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Capella University

Associates of Science - Nursing

PHILADELPHIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Nikolas Kostenko