Cristy Wojnar
Brandon,FL
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, excelling in emergency response and patient advocacy. Proven track record in critical care management and evidence-based nursing practices, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration. Skilled in managing high-acuity conditions, including cardiac arrests and trauma, while ensuring safety and compliance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Emergency Room
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated closely with Rapid Response, STEMI, Stroke Alert, and IV Teams in a XX-bed Emergency unit to deliver timely, high-acuity care for stabilizing patients and reducing morbidity
- Leveraged safe and effective communication to educate patients and families during the discharge and call-back process, enhancing understanding and patient outcomes
- Performed clinical interventions, such as managing cardiac arrests, stroke alerts, trauma, invasive lines, hypothermia, pediatrics, conscious sedation, hazmat, and ventilator-dependent patients, in ICU, ED and Surgical settings
RN, Inpatient Unit
Treasure Coast Hospice
Port St Lucie, FL
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Strengthened patient safety and clinical effectiveness by implementing robust evidence-based practices, quality initiatives, and infection prevention standards
- Monitored patient progress through routine assessments to determine condition changes and adjust treatment plans
RN, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
St. Lucie Surgery Center
Port St Lucie, FL
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Provided post-operative support for adult and pediatric patients by assessing recovery status, conducting follow-ups, and employing individualized plans to promote safe healing and decrease complications
- Facilitated in pre-operative patient preparation by initiating IV access, managing IV antibiotic therapy, and partnering with anesthesiologists while facilitating handoff reports from the OR team to enable seamless patient transitions
- Administered high-alert medications, including agents for pain management, in accordance with physician orders
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care in a hospice setting by providing emotional support to patients and families, as well as coordinating with chaplains and funeral homes for dignified post-death arrangements
- Partnered with physicians during daily interdisciplinary meetings to assess patient status and align intervention plans
RN
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
Ft. Pierce, Florida
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Rendered post-anesthesia recovery care
- Deployed quality enhancement and safety initiatives with a keen focus on reducing out-of-department transfer times and standardizing bedside handoffs to augment patient satisfaction
RN, Emergency Department
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Ft. Pierce, FL
08.2009 - 04.2014
- Conducted rapid triage and initial assessments to determine acuity levels, prioritize patient flow, and cut wait times
- Fostered effective collaboration with physicians, multidisciplinary teams, and ancillary departments to expedite diagnostic testing, clinical workflows, and treatment delivery
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Emergency Response
- Recovery Support
- Patient Advocacy
- Safety
- Special Populations: Pediatrics
- Perioperative Care: Pre-operative & Post-operative Care
- Critical & Emergency Conditions: Cardiac arrest
- STEMI
- Stroke alerts
- Trauma
- Emergency Department Operations: Emergency Triage & Care
- Conscious Sedation
- Critical Care Management: Administration of critical care medications
- Ventilator-dependent patients
- Arterial Lines
- Hypothermia Management
Committees
- Stroke Committee, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
- Heart Walk Committee, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Community Engagements
Delivered smoking cessation education in public schools by teaching students about tobacco risks and prevention strategies to promote healthy behaviors and awareness of long-term health impacts
Technical Proficiencies
Epic, Pediatrics, Pre-operative & Post-operative Care, Cardiac arrest; STEMI, Stroke alerts, Trauma, Emergency Triage & Care, Conscious Sedation, Hazmat, Administration of critical care medications, Ventilator-dependent patients, Arterial Lines, PA Catheters, Hypothermia Management, JCAHO, ACHA, the Florida Nurse Practice Act
Accomplishments
- Member of the Heart Walk Committee and Stroke Committee at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
- Delivered smoking cessation education in public school systems
Technical Proficiencies
- Epic
- Cerner
- Medhost
- Meditech
Timeline
RN, Emergency Room
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
RN, Inpatient Unit
Treasure Coast Hospice
01.2018 - 08.2018
RN, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
St. Lucie Surgery Center
04.2015 - 12.2015
RN
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
07.2014 - 02.2015
RN, Emergency Department
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
08.2009 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College