Baylie Kudlacz
Omaha,NE
Summary
Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
CHI Lakeside Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
Emergency Services Tech
Nebraska Medicine
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Enhanced teamwork among emergency response personnel through clear communication and effective collaboration during high-stress situations.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Patient Care Technician
Nebraska Medicine
06.2015 - 09.2020
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Registered Nurse.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living under guidance of Registered Nurse.
- Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
- Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding.
- Answered over 25 light or bell calls per shift to respond to patient requests and needs.
- Collected and transported stool, blood, sputum, and COVID specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Cared for patients by providing empathy, personal care and ambulation.
Customer Service Manager
Walmart
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Devised and published metrics to measure organization's success in delivering world class customer service.
- Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
- Researched and corrected regular, advanced and long-standing customer concerns to promote company loyalty.
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
- Assisted customers with navigating items that were in stock.
- Assisted with customer pickup and online orders.
- Preserved revenue streams by utilizing strong communication and negotiation skills, offering refunds as last resort to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with coworkers to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide.
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
Customer Service Cashier
Baker's Supermarkets Inc.
05.2013 - 10.2016
- Requested official identification for alcohol, money, and tobacco purchases and verified details, consistently meeting strict legal standards of underage sales.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
- Maintained customer satisfaction while handling unsatisfactory product returns quickly and professionally.
- Maintained reports of transactions and greeted customers when entering and leaving establishment.
- Handled approximately 20 daily credit and cash transactions for customers with accuracy and speed.
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with locating and choosing merchandise in any store department.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Trained as cashier and provided back-up coverage to provide customers with optimal support.
- Verified over $1,000 of cash and credit payments daily.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
- Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments, and issue receipts.
Tumbling Coach
Elite Cheer
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Spotted athletes during tumbling exercises and on trampoline to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Promoted positive fitness environment through positivity and motivation that encouraged athletes and improved overall confidence.
- Supported all gymnasts equally and created safe space for each individual.
- Adapted lessons to age, size and ability of gymnast.
- Remained mentally focused despite potential distractions that arose.
- Encouraged team members to support one another and gave positive reinforcement wherever possible.
- Assessed skill and ability of different gymnasts and tailored lessons to follow deficiencies.
- Followed proper emergency protocol in event of medical injury or other critical situation.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Midland University
Fremont, NENo Degree - Pre-Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NEBachelor of Science - Nursing
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Marian High School
Omaha, NE05.2014
Skills
- Endotracheal intubation
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Intravenous therapy
- ECG
- Specimen Collection
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Pain Management
- Team Collaboration
- Electronic Charting
- HIPAA Education
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Stroke Certification
Additional Information
I have enjoyed gaining critical thinking skills from working in the ICU, but I am getting burnt out in the ICU and need to prioritize my mental health.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
CHI Lakeside Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Emergency Services Tech
Nebraska Medicine
09.2020 - 11.2022
Customer Service Manager
Walmart
05.2017 - 12.2018
Tumbling Coach
Elite Cheer
11.2015 - 08.2016
Patient Care Technician
Nebraska Medicine
06.2015 - 09.2020
Customer Service Cashier
Baker's Supermarkets Inc.
05.2013 - 10.2016
No Degree - Nursing
Midland University
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rockhurst University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
High School Diploma -
Marian High School
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Stroke Certification
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