Bobbi Jo Kozik

• Charge Nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU); Medical Emergency Team member, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified
• Clinical leader and resource on the unit, collaborating with interdisciplinary team to facilitate patient care
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharge of patients in and out of the unit. Collaborate with Hospital Patient Flow Coordinator for best patient flow throughout
• Balance unit staffing based on patient acuity and unit census, allowing safe and quality patient care
• Enter/change staffing schedules for units Critical Care Techs (CCT) using Kronos, as well as adjusting RN schedules to balance schedule
• De-escalate situations that may arise with staff/ patients/ family members to redirect focus on patient care and address present concerns
• Effectively communicate with management on unit status and unit needs

• Registered Nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU); ACLS certified; Critical Care experienced
• Provide care to critically ill clients who present with conditions that may involve Renal, Metabolic, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Cardiac, and/or Neurologic
• Interpret lab results; reporting and treat appropriately according to hospital policy
• Administer medications as ordered; titrate drips per order
• Prepare room for bedside procedures prior to MD arriving,
• Operate equipment essential for client recovery (CRRT, MTP, Zoll, heating/cooling equipment, exc.)
• Provide postmortem care with compassion and respect

Positions held:

• 86th Training Division at Fort McCoy, WI. Medical Liaison- Monitor real life medical situations for training exercises
• Assistant instructor at University of Chattanooga's ROTC Military Science department in lab setting
• 181st Infantry Brigade /Training unit Fort McCoy, WI : Planned, managed, and coordinated annual exercise events
• Active Duty time periods:

-01/2003 – 04/2004: Deployment to Iraq

-11/2006 – 05/2008: El Dorado, AR

-05/2008 – 10/2011: Ft. McCoy, WI

• Registered Nurse in the ICU dedicated for positive tested COVID-19 patients
• Provide care for critically ill clients with respiratory failure and multi-organ failure in uncertain situations
• Critical thinking while assessing, monitoring, and reporting client’s condition to medical provider in a remote location
• Maintain proper PPE while in close contact with infected clients

• Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department; BLS / ACLS certified
• Provide care for clients presenting with acute or critical illnesses, injuries, psychiatric patients, and more
• Interpret lab results; report and treat according to hospital policy
• Educate clients on condition, treatment measures, and preventative measures

• Registered Nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU); ACLS certified; Critical Care experienced
• Provide care to critically ill clients who present with conditions that may involving Renal, Metabolic, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Cardiac, or Neurologic
• Interpret lab results; reporting and treat appropriately according to hospital policy
• Administer medications as ordered; titrate drips per protocol

• 10-week program learning nursing skills such as prioritization, administering medication, time management, problem solving, educating clients, and meeting client’s needs