Caley Walkoviak
Anderson,Texas
Summary
Adept at providing comprehensive patient centered care, demonstrated through a history with Memorial Hermann The Woodlands and proficiency in Epic, Cerner, and Meditech. Skilled in critical care, PREOP, and PACU services. I excel in various environments, showcasing strong leadership, educational, and critical thinking. My commitment to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, my proactive approach and critical thinking have consistently improved care quality and patient satisfaction while improving patient outcomes and streamlining patient coordination highlights my dedication and adaptability in healthcare.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN PACU/PREOP
Willis Surgicenter
01.2024 - Current
- Strong knowledgeable in surgical patients and procedures
- Maintains a safe therapeutic environment
- Knowledgeable in obtaining consents and reading preop orders.
- Prepping patients appropriatly in PREOP
- Expert level IV skills, trained in ULTRASOUND
- Bedside Block nurse for anesthesia provider, sets up sterile environment and assist with procedures.
- Educate patients on the type of surgery they are about to receive.
- Relays critical preop results to provider
- Addresses patients needs PREOP and PACU, Sleep apnea, Gerd, Diabetics.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for a all assigned age groups, (neonates, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric).
- Manages oral airway, LMA, and Vented patients.
- Manages a variety of patients including but not limited to; exploratory laparotomy, total hysterectomy, facial surgery, rhinoplasty, septoplasty, adenoidectomies, tonsillectomies,cholecystectomy, orthopedics, total knees, total hips, cataracts, colonoscopies, endoscopies, tympanostomy, trigger finger repair, achilles repair, manipulations.
- Assess patient condition, vitals, and pain levels post-surgery to ensure safe recovery and appropriate interventions
- Collaborate with surgical team, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and implement individualized patient care plans
- Demonstrate clinical expertise, critical thinking, and effective communication skills in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment
- Maintain documentation of patient care, medications administered, and response to treatments in compliance with regulatory standards
- Provide high-quality patient care and monitoring in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and preoperative area
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Applies approved clinical appropriateness criteria to monitor appropriateness of admissions and continued stays, and documents findings based on Department standards.
- Identifies at-risk populations using approved screening tool and follows established reporting procedures.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Ensures that all elements critical to the plan of care have been communicated to the patient/family and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to assure continuity of care.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
ICU PRN
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
09.2023 - Current
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Seeks consultation from appropriate disciplines/departments as required to expedite care, obtain medical necessity documentation, and facilitate discharge.
- Utilizes conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Collaborates with the physician and all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate patient care.
- Completes, documents and reports diagnostic testing, treatment plan and discharge plan in a timely manner
- Documents modifications of plan of care, as necessary, to meet the ongoing needs of the patient.
- Monitors the patient’s progress, intervening as necessary and appropriate to ensure that the documented plan of care and services provided are patient focused, high quality, efficient, and cost effective.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
- Completes, documents and reports diagnostic testing, treatment plan and discharge plan in a timely manner.
- Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Strike Nurse PACU
Ascension Austin (Prolink)
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided high-quality nursing care to post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) patients during a nursing strike
- Assessed and monitored patients' vital signs, pain levels, and overall recovery from anesthesia
- Administered medications, including pain management and postoperative antibiotics, as prescribed by physicians
- Educated patients and their families on postoperative care instructions and answered any questions or concerns
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations, including airway management and code blue scenarios
- Maintained accurate and thorough patient records and documentation
- Communicated effectively with striking nurses and hospital management to facilitate smooth operations during the strike
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Managed oral airway, LMA, and Vented patients.
- Managed a variety of patients including but not limited to; exploratory laparotomy, total hysterectomy, facial surgery, rhinoplasty, septoplasty, adenoidectomies, cholecystectomy, orthopedics, total knees, total hips, cataracts, colonoscopies, endoscopies.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
ICU Full Time
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment, adhering to infection control and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate and provide continuity of care for patients
- Utilized critical thinking and problem solving skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a high pressure environment
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and maintained compliance with all hospital policies and procedures
- Responded to emergencies and provided lifesaving interventions as necessary
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, treatment plans, and postdischarge care
- Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of patient care and outcomes
- Managed patients with drug over dose, anoxic brain injury, suicidal ideations, suicide attempts, self harm attempts.
- Assisted with intubations, extubations, and other critical procedures
- Administered medications, treatments, and procedures as ordered by physicians
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients
- Monitored and assessed patient conditions, including vital signs, lab results, and medication reactions
- Completes, documents and reports diagnostic testing, treatment plan and discharge plan in a timely manner.
- Documents modifications of plan of care, as necessary, to meet the ongoing needs of the patient.
- Provided direct patient care in a fast paced and high stress intensive care unit (ICU)
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues
IMU Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Trained and mentored new staff members, including nursing students, on unit policies and procedures.
- Responded to emergencies and provided lifesaving interventions as needed
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds and provided input on patient care plans and interventions
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress in electronic medical records system
- Floated to Nuero IMU
- Experienced in TAVR, Post cath lab, Post CABG uncomplicated
- Managed telemetry patients, identified lethal and non-lethal rhythms
- Manged critically ill Covid patients-BIPAP depended
- Experienced in multiple Oxygen devices, Heated wire, Hiflo, Vapotherm
- Managed critical trauma patients, GSW, puncture, Chest trauma, Crush injuries, Falls
- Educated preoperative and postoperative based on specific needs
- Experienced in titratable and non titratable drips, (cardizem, cardene, Lasix, Dobutamine, Insulin drips)
- Responded to rapidly declining patient in appropriate time
- Identified code strokes promptly
Registered Nurse IMCU
Baylor Scott and White
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Identified lethal/non-lethal rhythm on telemetry
- Prepped and educated patients for critical heart and lung procedures
- Participated in productive codes and rapid responses
- Identified and advocated for rapid declining patients
- Experienced Covid patients with continuous BIPAP and other intense oxygen needs
- Experienced with various oxygen devices
- Managed telemetry strips
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical
Baylor Scott and White
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed patient care as well as orders, medications and treatments
- Developed plan of care that included extensive educational and discharge interventions
- Assessed needs of individuals, families, and communities, including assessments identifying potential health or safety needs.
- Prepared treatment rooms and assisted physicians in out-patient procedure
- Assisted with procedures such as catheter insertion, wound care, and tube feedings
- Assessed and monitored patient vital signs, laboratory results, and other diagnostic tests
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Sam Houston
Huntsville05-2019
Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Documentation proficiency
- Ventilator support
- Epic, Cerner, and Meditech use
- Discharge coordination
- Data Collection
- Care Planning
- Inpatient and Outpatient care
- Acute, Chronic, and Critical patient skills
- Positive and adaptive with a variety of knowledge in multiple disciplines of nursing throughout MHTW
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Memorial Hermann
- Providing patient specific care and going above and beyond the nursing duty by collaborating with ancillary teams to allow a very ill Covid patient to see her daughter.
- Resolved patient transport issues by collaborating with transport services to return the patient safely home.
Timeline
PRN PACU/PREOP
Willis Surgicenter
01.2024 - Current
Strike Nurse PACU
Ascension Austin (Prolink)
12.2023 - 12.2023
ICU PRN
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
09.2023 - Current
ICU Full Time
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
08.2022 - 09.2023
IMU Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
09.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical
Baylor Scott and White
06.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse IMCU
Baylor Scott and White
04.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Sam Houston
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