Deanna Prohaszka
Saint Clair Shores,MI
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Experienced with EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Corewell Health
03.2011 - Current
- Assist physicians/surgical team in performing endoscopic procedures (including ERCP's, EUS, BRAVO capsule placement, radio frequency ablation treatment for Barrett's, and bronchoscopies) with patient safety and comfort throughout
- Endoscopy department manages 40-65 patients per day
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Manage conscious sedation administration for optimal pain relief during clinical procedures while monitoring vital signs closely
- Excellent IV skills
- Pre/post/intra op care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures in rapid paced endoscopy department
- Preceptor to new employees. Mentoring new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency
- Served on unit practice council
Nurse Navigator, Liver Clinic, Contingent
Troy Beaumont Hospital
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Functioned as liaison between patient, family, physicians, surgeons and other members of interdisciplinary team within liver clinic. Patients were diagnosed with liver issues from curable hepatitis to being on liver transplant list
- Prepped 12-18 patients weekly (reviewing lab work, diagnostic tests that were ordered and answering questions) for clinic day
- Educated patients on liver disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes
- Provided individualized support, education and information, helping to make patient care continuous, seamless, and comprehensive
Register Nurse, Ambulatory Surgical Center
Beaumont Health System
07.2008 - 04.2012
- Pre-op and recovery nurse for outpatient surgeries such as breast augmentation and/or reconstruction, laparoscopic cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, colonoscopies, pediatric patients undergoing removal of tonsils and adenoids, and bilateral myringotomy and tubes
- Pre-op and assist anesthesiologist for epidural blocks for pain management and assist with conscious sedation
- Maintained fast paced work load (up to 70 cases daily) while continuing patient safety, as well as personalized care
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing-ADN
12.1992
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Problem-Solving
- Training staff
- Endoscopy Procedures
- IV Insertion
- Critical Thinking
- Continuing Education
- Self Motivation
Affiliations
- The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA)
Certification
ACLS/BLS certified
Timeline
Nurse Navigator, Liver Clinic, Contingent - Troy Beaumont Hospital
04.2014 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy - Corewell Health
03.2011 - Current
Register Nurse, Ambulatory Surgical Center - Beaumont Health System
07.2008 - 04.2012
Oakland University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Macomb Community College - , Associate Degree in Nursing-ADN