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Cailey Korwek

East Haven,CT

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, consistently developing strong relationships with patients and team members through empathetic communication and a respectful attitude.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Oncology & Palliative Care Unit

The Hospital of Central Connecticut
01.2023 - Current
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
  • Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns
  • Advocated for patients' rights, ensuring access to appropriate pain management options during end-of-life care
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans

Capstone Experience

The Hospital of Central Connecticut
01.2023 - Current

Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) Nursing Student (September 2022-November 2022)

  • Competitively selected to participate in the DEU clinical experience
  • Placed on a surgical floor, one-on-one with a nursing preceptor with experiences in the operating room
  • Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection
  • Followed a preceptor’s schedule taking responsibility of their assignments each shift under their direct supervision, including morning rounds, medication administration, and SBAR reports during patient hand offs and shift changes
  • Worked closely with the patient care technicians (PCT) to provide the best possible care in a timely fashion

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Technician

Greenbrook TMS
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Work alongside medical doctors to determine Motor Thresholds of patients
  • Set up patients one on one and perform Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treatments
  • Adjust treatment location of patients following negative nerve reactions
  • Evaluation of patient progress and mental status, ensuring no risk of self-harm or suicidal ideation.

BSW Undergraduate Intern

Cheshire Senior Center
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Complete reassurance phone calls for members at risk
  • Handle additional delegated work load of Social Worker as role upgraded to Agency Coordinator

Education

CEIN One-Year Accelerated Bachelor of Science, Nursing -

University of Connecticut (UConn)
Groton, CT
12.2022

Connecticut Certified Nurse’s Aide -

Training Direct
Bridgeport, CT
05.2021

Bachelor of Science, Social Work -

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)
New Haven, CT
05.2020

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Care Planning
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient Safety
  • Adapting to Change
  • Infection Control & Maintaining Sterility
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Key Trainings

  • Registered Nurse, CT & FL
  • Basic Life Support Certified (CPR & AED) through American Heart Association
  • Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program, Human Subjects Research Course, Biomedical Research Course, 10/2022
  • American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, Stop the Bleed Course, 10/2022
  • Law Enforcement Council of Southeastern CT, Narcotic Identification & Trends and Human Trafficking Education, 10/2022
  • CT East Region Public Safety, Gang Violence & Security Risk Training, De-Escalation Training, 08/2022
  • National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center, Healthcare for LGBTQIA+ Youth, 05/2022

Timeline

Registered Nurse Oncology & Palliative Care Unit

The Hospital of Central Connecticut
01.2023 - Current

Capstone Experience

The Hospital of Central Connecticut
01.2023 - Current

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Technician

Greenbrook TMS
02.2021 - 01.2022

BSW Undergraduate Intern

Cheshire Senior Center
09.2019 - 05.2020

CEIN One-Year Accelerated Bachelor of Science, Nursing -

University of Connecticut (UConn)

Connecticut Certified Nurse’s Aide -

Training Direct

Bachelor of Science, Social Work -

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)
Cailey Korwek