Courtney Matykiewicz
Rice,MN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
Saint Cloud, MN
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
LPN
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Sauk Rapids, MN
05.2019 - 11.2022
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
LPN
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
Saint Cloud, MN
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
CNA
Birchwood Senior Living
Forest Lake, MN
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - ADN
Rasmussen
Saint Cloud, MN03-2022
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN12-2018
High School Diploma -
Forest Lake Senior High School
Forest Lake, MN06-2017
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Patient Management
- Care Planning
- Data Collection
- Infectious Disease Control
- Medication and IV Administration
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
08.2022 - Current
LPN
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
11.2019 - 08.2022
LPN
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
05.2019 - 11.2022
CNA
Birchwood Senior Living
06.2016 - 11.2017
Associate of Applied Science - ADN
Rasmussen
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Anoka Technical College
High School Diploma -
Forest Lake Senior High School
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Western Governors University
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