Christine Konyk
Lafayette,IND
Summary
Diligent nursing professional brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over 24 years of industry experience. Trained in Medical Surgical, Ortho Neuro, hospital setting, Dialysis out- patient clinical setting, Hospice, in patients homes, along with In- patient hospital setting, and Triage remote setting treatment and patient care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Triage Registered Nurse Statewide Triage
IU Health
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and data collection to support nursing staff in care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans, enhancing understanding of treatment options.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure effective communication regarding patient needs and progress.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
IU Health Arnett
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure holistic patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on hospice services and end-of-life care options.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on evolving needs and feedback.
- Documented patient interactions and care plans accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to facilitate seamless transitions of care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Ensured timely delivery of medical treatments for optimal symptom management while maintaining a high level of compassion.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans accordingly for best possible outcomes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses during procedures, adjusting care as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment processes, fostering understanding and compliance with care regimens.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing safety measures within the dialysis unit environment.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
- Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing during treatment sessions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Franciscan Health Lafayette East
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and recovery processes.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize care interventions.
- Participated with the Wound Care team for 13 yrs. Had been a Master Stager of Wounds.
- Floor Charge Nurse
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety and reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment for professional development.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions to facilitate timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
Education
GED -
Rossville High
Rossville, INAssociate of Science - Nursing Registered
Ivy Tech Community Collete
Lafayette Ind 05-2003
Associate of Science - Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse
Ivy Tech Community College
Lafayette, Ind05-2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control measures
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Intake and discharge
- ADL assistance
- Personal care needs
- Staff supervision
- Administering immunizations
- Case management
- Removing sutures
- Call triaging
- Home health care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Patient relations
- Data collection
- Emotional awareness
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Triage Registered Nurse Statewide Triage
IU Health
07.2024 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
IU Health Arnett
07.2021 - 07.2024
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius
01.2018 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Franciscan Health Lafayette East
GED -
Rossville High
Associate of Science - Nursing Registered
Ivy Tech Community Collete
Associate of Science - Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse
Ivy Tech Community College
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