Denise Holubek
Hutsonville,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in ICU and Critical Care. Proficient in advanced patient monitoring and managing ventilated patients. Proven leader as a Charge Nurse and Rapid Response team member, committed to enhancing patient care through education and culturally-sensitive practices. Skilled in patient communication to ensure optimal outcomes and foster trust with families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel ICU Registered Nurse
IU Health West Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation, making adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Advocated for patients under care using clinical expertise and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Worked as Charge Nurse when needed and served as Rapid Response Nurse on some shifts.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
House Supervisor
Sullivan County Community Hospital
10.2017 - Current
- Oversaw patient admissions and triaged based on acuity to ensure appropriate department admissions.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Checked on all areas of the hospital throughout the shift, addressing needs and concerns for patients and staff.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and compliance.
- Maintained current knowledge of all training, education, and evidence-based practices.
ICU Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
11.2013 - 12.2024
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Served as ICU Charge Nurse for many years, training new nurses and contributing to procedure development.
- Maintained appropriate staffing for all areas of the hospital during all shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Trail College
Robinson, IL05-2013
Skills
- Advanced patient monitoring
- Effective SBAR communication
- Compassionate patient and family support
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Timely assessments and charting updates
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient consultation and treatment planning
- Recognition and management of complications
- Support for novice nurses' professional development
- Maintaining best practice with current policies
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS -Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NIHSS - Stroke Scale
Timeline
Travel ICU Registered Nurse
IU Health West Hospital
04.2024 - Current
House Supervisor
Sullivan County Community Hospital
10.2017 - Current
ICU Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
11.2013 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Trail College