Emily Lesniak
Berea,Ohio
Summary
Achieved improved patient outcomes through six years of dedicated nursing care in fast-paced hospital environments. Enhanced patient relationships by fostering trust and understanding within diverse populations. Advanced patient care by collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Delivered hands-on nursing care while strictly adhering to company protocols. Maintained expertise in developmental needs to ensure comprehensive patient support. Documented essential patient information to uphold accurate care records. Addressed emotional responses of patients and families to hospitalization by initiating supportive actions. Completed in-service training to uphold high standards of customer relations for patients and staff. Enhanced patient safety by implementing effective interventions and promoting active patient participation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Southwest General Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Proficient at inserting and maintaining IVs while retaining patient comfort in the process.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Charge nurse duties including preparing assignments, managing nurse volume and assisting with patient add ons.
- Unit preceptor for new hires.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.
- Help patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to 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.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy in an inpatient setting.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out Chemotherapeutic drug administration.
- Patient assessment and treatment.
- Sanitation.
- Strong clinical judgment.
- Patient and family advocacy.
- Chronic disease management.
- Central line care and IV placement.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05.2019
Skills
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions to support healthcare operations
- Executed informed decision-making to drive project success and align with organizational goals
- Maintained precise documentation to support operational integrity and facilitate information retrieval
- Executed infusion medication administration to ensure patient safety and therapeutic effectiveness
- Oversaw administration of chemotherapy and infusion therapies, ensuring adherence to protocols Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes Guided staff in best practices for patient support during treatment processes
- Developed and enforced infection control protocols to minimize risk of healthcare-associated infections
- Performed IV insertions and maintained central lines to support effective medical treatment and patient recovery
- Patient education including treatment plan, medication administration
Certification
- ONS/OCNN Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
- BLS
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Southwest General Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
08.2019 - 08.2021
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2019
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State University