Claire Cwidak
Elkhart,IN
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
Mishawaka, Indiana
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, monitored vital signs, and promptly addressed changes in patient status.
- Administered medications and therapies aligned with individualized care plans to ensure effective patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Mentored nursing staff to foster clinical excellence and improve patient safety and quality of care.
Charge Nurse
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
South Bend, Indiana
07.2021 - Current
- Led nursing team as Charge Nurse, coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers while ensuring compliance with hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to assess patients, manage changing conditions, and provide timely treatment.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and critical vital signs, recognizing deterioration and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments while assessing patient responses and communicating changes to providers.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and self-care, enhancing understanding and adherence to care.
- Responded to emergencies, performing BLS, ACLS, and life-saving interventions to stabilize patients and mitigate risks.
Travel Registered Nurse
UW Health University Hospital
Madison, Wisconsin
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to create and execute tailored patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings, enhancing patient experiences across multiple states.
- Adapted to various units and shifts, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.
Patient Care Assistant
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
South Bend, Indiana
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Facilitated patient daily living activities with a focus on comfort and dignity preservation.
- Responded to patient and family needs with empathy to enhance the overall care experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, IN05-2021
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Telemetry interpretation
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- IV insertion
- Lab Value Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Pain Management
- Patient Safety
- Patient Education
- Compassionate care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Epic and Cerner Charting
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Certification
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Winner
Timeline
Staff Nurse
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
UW Health University Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
Charge Nurse
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
05.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University, South Bend