MicroSoft
Barbara Kocanda
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Tampa General Hospital Brooksville
07.2023 - Current
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Promoted positive work environment within PCU team through collaboration, mutual respect, and proactive problem-solving approaches.
- Enhanced patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing individualized nursing interventions.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and effective communication skills.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records systems to support continuity of care across multidisciplinary team members.
- Fostered strong relationships with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, and case managers, to facilitate coordinated care strategies.
- Instructed and documented patient follow-up care activities to prepare for transfer or discharge.
Registered Nurse Hospice House
Chapters Health System Inc.
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as liaison between healthcare team and loved ones.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Charge Registered Nurse
Bravera Health Hospital Spring Hill
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Contributed to positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into team and facilitate their professional development.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, characterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Managed medication administration safely and accurately while maintaining meticulous documentation in electronic health records systems.
- Provided comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs, informing personalized care plans.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Served as liaison between patients, families, and healthcare teams; fostering trust, understanding, and improved communication across all parties involved.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
New Port Richey, FL03.2015
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical Practice
- Patient Education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Records Maintenance
- Health Education
- Medication Administration
- Training staff
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Microsoft Office
Swimming, Hiking, Gardening, Researching
These are hobbies I use to focus my mind and body to stay healthy.
Work Availability
monday
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Software
Excel
EMR Cerna
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Tampa General Hospital Brooksville
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Hospice House
Chapters Health System Inc.
06.2021 - 07.2022
Charge Registered Nurse
Bravera Health Hospital Spring Hill
08.2015 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
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