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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Accomplishments
Software
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RegisteredNurse

Angela Michniewicz

South Grafton,MA

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Saint Vincent's Hospital, specializing in cardiac telemetry/neuro. Expert in cardiac care and patient education, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient support. Enhanced patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and skilled emergency response. Excelled in mentoring new staff, underscoring a commitment to high-quality, empathetic patient care. Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, offering constructive feedback, and celebrating collective achievements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry / Neuro

Saint Vincent's Hospital
02.2022 - Current
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Acknowledge common cardiac disease, symptoms, test thresholds and assign common laboratory testing associated with cardiac illness
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients built on trust, empathy, respect, understanding their unique needs while providing emotional support throughout the healing process.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Salmon Health And Retirement
03.2017 - 11.2019
  • Delivered individualized patient care on 30 bed unit by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA
12.2021

Skills

  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Cardiac Monitoring
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Heart Failure
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Cardiac Care
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Seizure Management
  • Emergency Response
  • Clinical judgment

Certification

• RN License number - RN2362323

• Basic Life Support

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Telemetry Certification

Accomplishments

  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Software

Epic

Cerner

Meditech

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry / Neuro

Saint Vincent's Hospital
02.2022 - Current

Certified Nurse Assistant

Salmon Health And Retirement
03.2017 - 11.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Quinsigamond Community College
Angela Michniewicz