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Bruce Puchek

Zion,IL

Summary

Adept at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and compassionate care, I enhanced patient outcomes at St. Alexius Medical Center. Leveraging skills in clinical judgment and effective team leadership, I significantly contributed to quality improvement initiatives. My background also includes a proven track record in managing critical healthcare situations and mentoring medical professionals for excellence.


Transitioning from high-stakes advanced care environment, bringing well-developed skills in patient management and critical decision-making. Adaptable and ready to leverage clinical expertise and leadership abilities in new field. Aiming to create positive outcomes and support team success in any healthcare or related setting.

Work History

Charge Nurse, Advanced Care Unit

St. Alexius Medical Center
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, utilizing strong decision-making skills to determine appropriate interventions.
  • Assisted in the development of unit policies and procedures, contributing valuable insights based on hands-on experience.
  • Championed interdisciplinary collaboration within the Advanced Care Unit, fostering strong working relationships among medical professionals for improved patient care.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by maintaining accurate documentation and staying current with updates in healthcare regulations and policies.

Mercedes-Benz Sales Representative

Napleton Autowerks
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
  • Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
  • Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
  • Negotiated favorable terms in contracts, ensuring both customer satisfaction and profitability.

Manager

Port Ministries
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.

Manager/QMRP

Little City Foundation
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History, Philosophy, Business

Purdue University/St. Meinrad College
St. Meinrad, IN

Associate of Science - Nursing

Elgin Community College
Elgin

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassionate care
  • Care coordination
  • Quality improvement
  • Ethical practice
  • Patient education
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Medical documentation
  • Medical terminology
  • Medical histories
  • Acute and chronic health issues
  • Screenings
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

I was Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified.

Timeline

Charge Nurse, Advanced Care Unit

St. Alexius Medical Center

Mercedes-Benz Sales Representative

Napleton Autowerks

Manager

Port Ministries

Manager/QMRP

Little City Foundation

Bachelor of Arts - History, Philosophy, Business

Purdue University/St. Meinrad College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Elgin Community College
Bruce Puchek