Beata Antos
Palos Hills,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Bg Home Health Providers
Arlington Heights , IL
2015.04 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications and treatments, administrated of intravenous (IV) therapies and educated patients on health maintenance issues.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to home-bound patients in accordance with physician orders.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all treatments rendered according to agency policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient condition, developed and implemented individualized plans of care, and provided follow-up assessments.
- Performed skin assessment, wound care management, dressing changes, including wound vac therapy, for different kinds of wounds, including pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, and incisions post-surgery. Educated patients and families on proper care, and monitored for infection control.
- Provided care and education regarding G-tube feeding, colostomy, cystostomy, and Foley catheter.
- Coordinated medical equipment rentals and installations for home use.
- Provided patient and family education regarding disease process, management, medication administration, nutrition, safety measures, and self-care techniques.
- Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
- Collaborated with case managers to develop discharge plans that included referrals for community resources when necessary.
- Instructed family members on proper use and maintenance of durable medical equipment used at home; ensured safe operation prior to leaving residence.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
RN
Golden Living Center
Portage , IN
2012.08 - 2015.04
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment data that addressed identified problems or needs.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through infection control practices or safety protocols.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Provided patient care plans in accordance with physician orders and established nursing protocols.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- Participated in educational activities such as seminars or conferences related to professional development or new technology advancements.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policy.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
RN Floor Nurse
Hospital Of Navy
Gdansk , POLAND
1996.09 - 2001.10
- Instructed patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions, diet modifications, medications and self-care techniques.
- Educated families about nutrition, hygiene needs and home safety measures for successful discharge planning.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment data that addressed identified problems or needs.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds on each assigned unit at least once per week.
- Provided patient care plans in accordance with physician orders and established nursing protocols.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing timely responses to requests from other departments.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
- Obtained blood sample, inserted IV, administered oral, IV, and intra-muscular medications, and IV blood and blood products, monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Education
Pedagogy, Psychology
University of Baltic
Gdansk, Poland2001-01
Nursing
Medical School Nr. 1
Gdansk, Poland1996-06
High School Diploma -
High School Nr. 1
Gdansk, Poland1995-06
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Diabetes management
- Infectious disease control
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Bi-lingual in English and Polish
- IV and venipuncture
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Discharge
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Geriatric Care
- Data Collection
- Supply Restocking
- Patient Management
Affiliations
- running
- canyoneering
- traveling
- biking
- polar plunging
- hiking
Languages
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Russian
Elementary
Slovak
Limited
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month x 3 at GLC
- Certificate of excellence x2 at BG HH
- Certificate of Appreciation at BG HH
Certification
- BLS
- Tracheostomy care and tracheal suction
Timeline
RN
Bg Home Health Providers
2015.04 - Current
RN
Golden Living Center
2012.08 - 2015.04
RN Floor Nurse
Hospital Of Navy
1996.09 - 2001.10
Pedagogy, Psychology
University of Baltic
Nursing
Medical School Nr. 1
High School Diploma -
High School Nr. 1
- BLS
- Tracheostomy care and tracheal suction
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