Ann Chrystal Gottschalk
Summary
Compassionate and 5x Daisy nominated Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
NYU
New York
06.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in the post-surgical unit, ensuring optimal outcomes for postoperative patients.
- Monitored patients postoperatively, assessing for complications, and ensuring prompt intervention when necessary.
- Educated patients and their families on postoperative care instructions, wound care, medication management, and the science of complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, physical therapists, and case managers, to coordinate patient care and optimize outcomes.
- Joined the clinical staffing committee.
Pediatric ICU Honors Immersion
Saint Peters University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
- Assisted registered nurses and provided direct patient care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
- Assisted with procedures such as IV placements, wound care, and tracheostomy care, adhering to hospital protocols and infection control guidelines.
- Assisted registered nurses in triaging patients, and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
ED Patient Care Technician
Mountainside Medical Center
Montclair, NJ
- Assisted registered nurses and physicians in providing direct patient care to emergency department patients, including those with critical and acute conditions.
- Conducted patient assessments, including vital signs, ECG monitoring, and phlebotomy, to prioritize care and facilitate efficient workflow.
- Transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living, ensuring patient comfort and safety at all times.
Education
DNP FNP in Emergency Care -
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ05-2028
BSN -
Seton Hall University
01.2023
Skills
- Infection & Wound Care
- Patient Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Stress Management
- Adaptability & Time management
- Problem Solving
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse, RN, New York, 899023, 06/01/26
- Registered Nurse, RN, New Jersey, 26NR25095400, 05/01/25
- Basic Life Support, BLS, American Heart Association, 06/01/25
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NYU
06.2023 - Current
Pediatric ICU Honors Immersion
Saint Peters University Hospital
ED Patient Care Technician
Mountainside Medical Center
DNP FNP in Emergency Care -
Rutgers University
BSN -
Seton Hall University