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BARBARA LEWANDOWSKI
Registered Nurse
McHenry,IL
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with experience in critical care, geriatric, and perioperative settings. Focused on developing tailored care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring holistic support that enhances patient recovery and safety across diverse populations.
Overview
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Encore Senior LivingMcHenry
Registered Nurse
04.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to create and execute tailored care plans, ensuring holistic patient support and optimal outcomes
- Delivered direct patient care, including medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and assistance with daily activities to enhance patient comfort and recovery
- Monitored patient progress, identifying changes in condition or potential complications to facilitate timely interventions and improve patient safety
- Manage and prioritize multiple patient assignments effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain accurate documentation of all nursing interventions, medications administered, and patient responses
Self-employeedMcHenry
Private Elderly Caregiver
04.2024 - 12.2025
Job overview
- Created personalized care plans to address individual needs and enhance quality of life.
- Provided daily personal care and assistance to elderly clients.
- Coordinated medication schedules to ensure timely administration and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Ensured proper nutrition for all elderly clients through meal planning, grocery shopping and food preparation.
- Assisted with mobility and physical activities to promote health.
- Monitored changes in physical or mental condition of elderly clients and communicated concerns to supervisor promptly.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals regarding medication administration schedules.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding client status.
- Maintained a safe and clean living environment for clients.
Northwestern Medical CenterMcHenry
Registered Nurse Operating Room
06.2019 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Delivered high-quality perioperative nursing care to enhance patient outcomes.
- Assessed patients' physiological and emotional needs and planned nursing care accordingly.
- Advocated for patients by overseeing their care and addressing their needs.
- Collaborated closely with operating team and medical staff to ensure safe and coordinated patient care.
- Used critical skills and core knowledge of surgical cases to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and provide assistance to meet the needs of the patient.
- Maintained current and in-depth knowledge of sterile technique.
- Executed proper use, care and handling of surgical equipment to ensure the safety of operating staff and patients.
Aurora Lakeland Medical CenterElkhorn
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
08.2016 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Responsible for continuous monitoring and assessment of assigned patients.
- Modified treatment plans based on ongoing patient assessments to optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitored and reported symptoms and changes in patient condition.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols.
- Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, enhancing collaboration in critical care.
- Interpreted diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Maintained accurate, detailed documentation of patient condition in EMR to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families in areas of medication, safety, prevention, and symptom management.
- Engaged in discussions with Area Coordinating Council to improve patient care.
Oral Facial and Implant SpecialistsDeer Park
Surgical Technician/Clinical Team Leader
06.1997 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Led surgical care team to coordinate patient care and enhance team performance.
- Assisted surgeon in administering general anesthesia and IV sedation for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed condition of patients and monitored vital signs.
- Provided post-anesthesia recovery care and education on discharge instructions to ensure patient safety and understanding.
- Reconciled medication lists and reviewed health history with patients.
- Documented patient care data in EMR, including assessments, interventions, medications, and responses for accurate medical records and continuity of care.
- Executed sterilization procedures for operatory instruments to ensure a safe environment.
- Provided diagnostic information through digital dental radiographs and Cone Beam CT Scan.
Education
College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL
Associate of Science from Nursing
05-2016
McHenry County CollegeCrystal Lake, IL
Certified Nurse Assistant Program
01-2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- EMR documentation
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient advocacy
Affiliations
- Volunteer, Land Conservancy of McHenry County, June 2020- Present
- Volunteer, Serve with Love Today, February 2010- January 2020
- Volunteer, Faith in Action, June 2009- August 2014
Certification
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Encore Senior Living
04.2025 - Current
Private Elderly Caregiver
Self-employeed
04.2024 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse Operating Room
Northwestern Medical Center
06.2019 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
Aurora Lakeland Medical Center
08.2016 - 06.2018
Surgical Technician/Clinical Team Leader
Oral Facial and Implant Specialists
06.1997 - 08.2016
College of Lake County
Associate of Science from Nursing
McHenry County College
Certified Nurse Assistant Program