Camilla Kuracka
Slidell,LA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and care plan development. Committed to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical judgment.Committed to help manage care with refills, doctors appointments, help with all aspects of care
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita
New Orleans, Louisiana
02.2023 - Current
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs for optimal health outcomes.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans and interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques for improved health.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment processes and transitions.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and patient care standards effectively.
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses in electronic health records accurately.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery processes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Assisted in dialysis procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout sessions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Waltham, Massachusetts
01.2009 - 11.2022
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans and interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques for improved health.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment processes and transitions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and patient care standards effectively.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses in electronic health records accurately.
- Maintained and updated patient charts with accurate information throughout shifts. throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Ensured compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assisted in dialysis procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout sessions.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nuring
Mgccc
Gulfport, MS12-2009
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Pratical Nursing
Vo-tech
Slidell, LA12-2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Dialysis machine operation
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Clinical specimen collection
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Care plan development
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient follow-up assessments
- Patient support
- Patient family engagement
- Emotional support
- Training and mentoring
- Communication strategies
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Managing deadlines
- Team coordination
- Wound care
- Acute care expertise
- End-of-life care support
- HIPAA education
Certification
- apheresis
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
01.2009 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nuring
Mgccc
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Pratical Nursing
Vo-tech