Angela Gajewski
Registered Nurse
Port St. Lucie ,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience in direct patient care and nursing management positions from hospital setting to home care settings. Experience spans across behavioral and mental health, ICU and med-surgical environments. Passionate about providing care to patients in support of growth and healing for patients critical illnesses. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving patient satisfaction. Strong critical thinking and leadership skills. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Trilogy Home Healthcare
Port Saint Lucie, FL
07.2016 - Current
- Oversees operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Communicates effectively with staff members, physicians and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
- Handled job duties for staff members which were unavailable or out of office.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment. Resulting in better patient and employee satisfaction.
- Trains new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Assesses patients to determine individual needs and review and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Investigate and independently resolves complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and management expertise.
- Determines and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes. Conducts case conferences to monitor and track progress.
- Participated in on call rotations. Triaged patients and delivered after-hours nursing visits.
- Supervises, directs and motivates high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Manages nurses, therapists and other clinical staff to ensure exceptional patient care in a cost effective practical manner for a census of over 700 patients.
- Uses first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients, communicate with patients to confirm understanding of their rights and responsibilities. Resources available and educate on their prescribed treatment strategies to help decrease hospital admissions.
- Advocate for and strive to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Provide exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care, midline IV placement and critical transfusions.
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
- Administer performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel. Annual Performance evaluations on all clinical staff.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for over 700 patients living between Indian, Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Martin counties. Maintaining exceptional delivery of patient care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Initiated care plan and actualized appropriate interventions and treatment.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and therapists to confirm their understanding of proper documentation under Medicare guidelines. Evaluated staffs performance and clinical knowledge to maintain excellent patient care.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Martin Health Systems
Stuart , Florida
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and best nursing practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Home Healthcare Registered Nurse
Nurse On Call Home Health
Port Saint Lucie, FL
07.2012 - 02.2016
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools, resources and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions to those recovering from medical/surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to acute changes identified during visit to decrease hospitalization.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan. Infused and Managed patients receiving IV medications in the home to include: cardiac drips, immunoglobulin therapies and IV antibiotics.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms. Placed BARD midlines in the home setting for in home IV therapies.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Traveled to patients' homes to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Contacted family immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
Fort Pierce , FL
06.2010 - 10.2012
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric medical, surgical and trauma ICU patients. Functioned as a charge nurse when needed.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in critical care units.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, MI
08.2005 - 06.2010
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies. Worked a part of the Rapid Response Team.
- Prepared and maintained records of patient progress and services performed to report changes in patient condition.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Cared for a variety of patients from labor & delivery, emergency services, pediatrics, psychiatric unit and critical care as part of the nurse float pool throughout a 1000 bed hospital. Provided exceptional patient care, supported fellow nurses and collaborated with physicians and interns to delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Identified patient care problems and implemented corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures and regulations.
- Assessed complex medical cases to deliver high-quality patient care in high-traffic critical care settings.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Evaluated patient satisfaction and made suggestions for changes or improvements.
- Educated health care professionals on ways to humanize patients' experiences.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI 08.2005 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
Madison Heights, MI 09.1993 - 05.1997
Skills
Patient Health Education
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Trilogy Home Healthcare
07.2016 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Martin Health Systems
01.2016 - 07.2016
Home Healthcare Registered Nurse
Nurse On Call Home Health
07.2012 - 02.2016
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
06.2010 - 10.2012
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Beaumont Hospital
08.2005 - 06.2010
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College
08.2005 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
09.1993 - 05.1997
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