Denise Strozak
Port St Lucie,Florida
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
One at Home
Port St Lucie, Florida
10.2022 - Current
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
RN, Home Care
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
Port St Lucie, Florida
09.2022 - Current
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
RN, Telemetry, Patient Care Coordinator
St. Lucie Medical Center
Port St Lucie, Florida
07.1997 - 06.2022
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, emphasizing lifestyle modifications.
- Assessed patient's vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels and respiratory rate.
- Provided care to patients with cardiac and pulmonary diseases using telemetry monitoring equipment.
- Managed medications such as antiarrhythmic agents according to physician orders.
- Conducted thorough documentation of all assessments, treatments, and progress notes in electronic medical records system.
- Identified potential risks or complications associated with existing medical conditions.
- Performed nursing assessments and interventions to stabilize patient's conditions as needed.
- Responded promptly to any emergencies that arose during shift hours.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations.
- Utilized advanced problem solving skills when managing complex cases.
- Monitored electrocardiogram for abnormal rhythms or other changes in cardiac status.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments by observing changes in the patient's condition.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to family members of critically ill patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY04-1996
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Basic Life Support
- Geriatric Care
- Emergency Response
- Nursing staff leadership
- Infectious disease control
- Chart updating
- Wound Care
- Unit Administration
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Collecting vitals
- EMR Systems
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- HIPAA Education
- IV drug therapy management
Certification
ACLS
BLS
PCCN
CCRN
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
RN
One at Home
10.2022 - Current
RN, Home Care
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
09.2022 - Current
RN, Telemetry, Patient Care Coordinator
St. Lucie Medical Center
07.1997 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College