Demiree Kowalski
Milliken,CO
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Patient-oriented nursing professional with 4 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UCHealth
Greeley, CO
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the delivery of infants and provided care to newborns in a Level II NICU.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critically ill neonates.
- Provided emotional support and education to parents of preterm babies.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, x-rays, ultrasounds and EKGs on neonates.
- Assessed patient's responses to treatments and interventions, adjusting plans accordingly.
- Monitored ventilator settings, oxygen saturation levels and other respiratory equipment.
- Assisted physicians with complex procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and umbilical line placements.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed vital signs, performed physical examinations and provided patient education for postpartum mothers.
- Provided comprehensive care to postpartum patients including assessment of newborns.
- Instructed new parents in infant feeding techniques, bathing, dressing and diapering.
- Educated patients regarding nutrition, exercise, contraception and other lifestyle changes necessary for postpartum recovery.
- Performed wound care management on post-cesarean section incisions.
- Assisted with breastfeeding instruction and lactation support when needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure optimal health outcomes for mother and baby.
- Identified potential complications resulting from pregnancy or delivery that require further intervention or evaluation.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
LPN
Youth Clinic and Pediatric Urgent Care
Fort Collins, CO
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Administer medications and give childhood vaccinations following age-appropriate guideline
- Interviewed patients to obtain a medical history.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected blood, urine, or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests, and minor procedures.
- Deal with the anxieties and demands of parents and help families deal with their child's illness or injury
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
LPN
Good Samaritan Society
Loveland, CO
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and providers to assess patient needs, plan and adjust care plans, and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support during covid
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Managed full care of 25 geriatric patients
- Delegated and supervised CNA and med-aids on busy skilled nursing floor
Education
Associate of Applied Science - LPN- ADN/RN
Aims Community College
05.2023
Practical Nursing -
Front Range Community College
05.2020
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Medication Administration
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Educating Families
- Patient Triaging
- Critical Thinking
- Samples Collection
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Intravenous Medications
- Epic Systems
- Caring for Wounds
- Assisting Physicians
- Tracking Symptoms
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Premature infant care
- Neonatal medication administration
- Neonatal transport
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- STABLE
- Reliable and Responsible
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
Certification
Registered Nurse - 2023
Neonatal Resuscitation
STABLE Certified
Licensed Practical Nurse - 2020
IV Certification - 2020
BLS
CNA 2015-2020
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UCHealth
07.2023 - Current
LPN
Youth Clinic and Pediatric Urgent Care
10.2021 - 07.2023
LPN
Good Samaritan Society
06.2020 - 10.2021
Associate of Applied Science - LPN- ADN/RN
Aims Community College
Practical Nursing -
Front Range Community College
Registered Nurse - 2023
Neonatal Resuscitation
STABLE Certified
Licensed Practical Nurse - 2020
IV Certification - 2020
BLS
CNA 2015-2020
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