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Barbara Stawierej

Schaumburg,IL

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate LPN with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position as a LPN/Wound Care. Patient-oriented Nurse with over 2000 hours of wound care experience. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Wound-care-nurse

Burgess Square Healthcare Centre
10.2022 - Current
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Assisted physicians in performing complex debridement procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort during process.
  • Reduced wound infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic protocols and proper wound dressing procedures.
  • Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
  • Developed strong rapport with colleagues across disciplines, fostering collaboration towards shared goals in patient care delivery.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing overall wound care services within facility.
  • Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
  • Treated over 860 patients per year with approximately 3600 wounds caused by medical treatments, diseases and injuries.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
  • Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Coordinated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans, addressing the unique needs of each patient.
  • Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Unit Nurse

Burgess Square Healthcare Centre
Westmont, IL
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Unit Nurse

Aura Staffing Partners
159 N. SANGAMON SUITE 200, CHICAGO, Illinois
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Worked at Burgess Square Healthcare and Rehab via agency as LPN. Accepted their contract in October 2022.

Medical Assistant

Northwest Community Hospital
04.2014 - 03.2022
    • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
    • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
    • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
    • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
    • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
    • Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
    • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
    • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
    • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
    • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
    • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
    • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

Education

No Degree - LPN

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
12.2020

No Degree - CNA

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
01.2018

No Degree - CMA/Phlebotomy Tech.

Everest College - Skokie
Skokie, IL
11.2009

High School Diploma -

Ks. Jerzego Popieluszki
Suchowola, Poland
05.2000

Skills

  • Treatment Plan Modification
  • Quality Improvement
  • Chronic Wound Care (vascular, arterial, diabetic ulcers)
  • Wound assessment
  • EMR / EHR (PCC, EPIC)
  • Moisture Management
  • Acute Wound Care
  • Wound Photography
  • Geriatric Wound Care
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Wound Measurement
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Patient Education
  • Negative Pressure Therapy

Languages

Polish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Wound-care-nurse

Burgess Square Healthcare Centre
10.2022 - Current

Unit Nurse

Burgess Square Healthcare Centre
10.2022 - 05.2023

Unit Nurse

Aura Staffing Partners
04.2022 - 09.2022

Medical Assistant

Northwest Community Hospital
04.2014 - 03.2022

No Degree - LPN

William Rainey Harper College

No Degree - CNA

William Rainey Harper College

No Degree - CMA/Phlebotomy Tech.

Everest College - Skokie

High School Diploma -

Ks. Jerzego Popieluszki

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