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Devan Pyciak

Aurora,CO

Summary

Emergency Room Nurse with over six years of experience working in urgent and high-volume patient settings. Strong background in critical care procedures and trauma events. Calm under pressure, and skilled at providing quick, responsive participation during crisis situations. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments, and working calmly under pressure. Collaborate well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Demonstrate clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient, with strong interpersonal abilities. Able to provide empathetic and safe care directly to patients. Operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

HCA
Denver, Colorado
09.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on urgency.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient status.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
  • Responded rapidly to life-threatening situations with appropriate interventions.
  • Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems for compliance.
  • Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
  • Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care activities daily.
  • Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
  • Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Denver Health Emergency Department
Denver, CO
05.2021 - 09.2023
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.

Registered Nurse

WVU Medicine-Wheeling Hospital
Wheeling, WV
03.2019 - 04.2021
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
  • Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
  • Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
  • Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
  • Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
  • Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.

Utility Technician

AVI Foodsystems
Bellaire, OH
05.2018 - 04.2021
  • Performed routine inspections of assigned areas, detecting necessary repairs or hazardous conditions.
  • Assisted with installation, maintenance and removal of equipment and fittings to sustain systems.
  • Maintained clean, organized and fully stocked work areas for maximum efficiency.
  • Kept detailed records of available and functioning equipment and alerted supervisor of issues and discrepancies.
  • Followed instructions regarding duties and assignments for facility and machinery maintenance.

Parking Manager

Live Nation
Houston, TX
07.2015 - 07.2019
  • Performed cash handling tasks such as collection, reconciliation and depositing.
  • Promoted efficient parking operations by providing instruction to customers and issuing numbered tags.
  • Managed parking and traffic control to facilitate vehicle flow in assigned area.
  • Responded to questions about local area and company services.
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Collected parking lot fees from customers and issues parking stubs.
  • Resolved all customer issues to maintain high standards of customer satisfaction.
  • Directed drivers to parking spots.
  • Positioned barricades and gates to maximize traffic flow through parking lot.
  • Maintained cleanliness, neatness and organization of all areas.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Greystone Nursing & Rehabilitation
Adena, OH
12.2015 - 07.2016
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Used mobility devices and Hoyer lifts equipment to transport patients.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 50-bed long term care facility.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Belmont College
PyciakSaint Clairsville, OH
07.2018

Skills

  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Learning Strategies
  • Collecting Vitals
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Ear, Nose and Throat Care
  • Triaging
  • Personal Care Needs
  • HIPAA Education
  • Patient Care
  • Organization and Planning
  • Wound Care
  • Wound Cleaning
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Confidentiality
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Staff training
  • Staff supervision
  • Clinical leadership
  • Staff management
  • Team leadership

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2018-2027
  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 2019-2027
  • TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course 2019-2026
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2019-2027
  • NRP certification (NeoResus) 2024-2026

Timeline

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

HCA
09.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Denver Health Emergency Department
05.2021 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse

WVU Medicine-Wheeling Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2021

Utility Technician

AVI Foodsystems
05.2018 - 04.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Greystone Nursing & Rehabilitation
12.2015 - 07.2016

Parking Manager

Live Nation
07.2015 - 07.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Belmont College

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