Brenda Gondek
Menomonee Falls
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse on a cardiac PCU unit. Proficient in managing acute and chronic cardiac conditions as well as pulmonary conditions. DKA, transplants, both lung and heart, LVADs and hospice patients. Nurse who provides quality care in fast-paced environment and adjusts quickly with ability to identify deterioration in patients' conditions. Able to communicate with families and educate them on disease processes, medication management and how to change lifestyles based on their diagnosis.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-PCU Unit
Froedtert Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Provide direct care to individuals with chronic and acute cardiac conditions
- Preceptor for nursing students from multiple colleges and new hires
- Member of multiple committees including invite only to help the floor grow and better serve the staff and patients
- Advanced care for cardiac and complex lung patients
- Fluent in following doctor's orders on complex patients and knowing when and how to escalate cares
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers and case managers ona daily basis to develop and execute plan of cares
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, following hospital guidelines
- Able to identify change in patients' condition and escalate cares as needed
- Monitor patients' telemetry and be able to interpret and communicate with providers on any changes that occur
Registered Nurse
St. Lukes Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Took care of patient post-op including TAVR, CABG, PCI and pacemaker patients
- Made sure patients are hemodynamically stable after surgery
- Communicate with doctors and other staff to ensure patient safety
- Delivered patient center care on a high acuity cardiac floor, managing complex cases and varying diagnosis.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Bryant And Statton College
Wauwatosa, WI04-2021
Associate Degree in Echocardioghraphy -
MATC
Milwaukee, WI05-2009
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS)
- Basic Life Support(BLS)
- Level 3 Registered Nurse
- Peer Supporter
Timeline
Registered Nurse-PCU Unit
Froedtert Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Lukes Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Bryant And Statton College
Associate Degree in Echocardioghraphy -
MATC
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