Connie Kafka
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 30 years of hospital care experience and 6 years in travel nursing. Expertise in delivering high-quality patient care across Pre-Op, PACU, and OB units. Demonstrated leadership in uniting nursing teams to achieve patient care goals and enhance satisfaction. Committed to improving patient outcomes through effective team collaboration and care strategies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
The Center For Speciafllized Surgery
Fort Myers, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from the PACU.
- Assisted with patient preparation for surgery, including providing preoperative instructions and administering premedication.
- Utilized advanced knowledge base to assess the need for additional interventions or treatments based on changing conditions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Aureus Medical Staffing/Medical Solutions
Omaha, NE
07.2018 - 09.2024
- As an experienced OB travel nurse I have worked 11 contracts in 10 different facilities and my duties were to admit, assess and begin procedures to include placing IVs and giving medications and monitoring all aspects of perinatal care.
- Adhered to infection control policies and procedures when performing duties related to patient care.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Disposed of medical waste and sharps using proper protocols.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Pre Op/PACU Registered Nurse
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Met patient and family, oriented and prepared them for surgery to include placing IV, giving meds, obtaining up to date history and coordinating plan with anesthesia and medical provider
- As PACU Nurse I assisted client with recovering from anesthesia, instructions on care at home and discharging to home OR coordinating with transfer to inpatient status
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Labor and Delivery RN
Nebraska Medicine Bellevue
Bellevue, NE
02.2010 - 10.2016
- Performed initial assessments on newly admitted patients to determine level of care needed.
- Initiated IV access and cares for labor or antepartum care
- Provided post op care to women after female related surgeries
- Provided emotional support to laboring women throughout the birthing process.
Obstetrics Registered Staff Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2001 - 01.2010
- Coordinated care to ensure safe experiences for mothers and babies.
- Initiated assessments and placements of IV fluids and medications.
- Identified potential treatment issues, including drug interactions and allergies, providing timely interventions.
- Demonstrated effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05.1985
Skills
- Electronic health records management
- Patient management and assessments
- Communication skills
- Medication administration and monitoring
- Clinical evaluations and judgment
- Adaptive learning
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- STABLE
- ACLS certified
- RN licensed to work in all Compact states and hold a California Nursing license
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
The Center For Speciafllized Surgery
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Traveler
Aureus Medical Staffing/Medical Solutions
07.2018 - 09.2024
Pre Op/PACU Registered Nurse
Nebraska Medicine
10.2016 - 07.2018
Labor and Delivery RN
Nebraska Medicine Bellevue
02.2010 - 10.2016
Obstetrics Registered Staff Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
04.2001 - 01.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Dakota
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