Ann Kukla

Functioned as a relief supervisor

• Conducted comprehensive assessments, developing individualized care plans based on patient evaluations.
• Managed complex wound care cases through advanced assessment skills, ensuring appropriate dressing application and infection control.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and outcomes.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Served as liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication and coordination of care plans.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering adherence to best practices and ensuring team competency.

Guided new hires through onboarding processes to ensure smooth integration into the team.

Oversaw daily nursing operations and staff assignments to ensure optimal patient care delivery.

Developed care plans and ensured chart accuracy through thorough audits.

• Administered medications and treatments according to prescription, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment plans and recovery processes.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans and improve outcomes.
• Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.