Gabrielle Bienkowski
Escondido,CA
Summary
High-acuity PCU/Telemetry RN with experience integrating fast into new units, adapting to rapid operational changes, and supporting hospitals during staffing shortages. Demonstrated ability to take heavy assignments, manage deteriorating patients, start IVs quickly, and function independently with minimal orientation. Ideal for rapid response, strike deployment, and crisis assignments requiring resilience, adaptability, and strong clinical judgment. Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Float pool PCU/Tele
UCSD
San Diego , CA
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and procedures as required.
- Documented patient assessments and care in electronic health records accurately.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Providence Regional Medical Center
Everett, Washington
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Monitored patient vital signs using telemetry equipment and advanced monitoring systems.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to communicate patient status and care needs clearly.
- Educated preceptees on evidence-based practice guidelines and standards of care for specific populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Utilized evidence-based guidelines while providing quality nursing care services.
- Instructed patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions, diet modifications, medications and self-care techniques.
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Providence Colby Campus
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare trends, standards of care, treatments, drugs and therapies used in the field of Telemetry nursing.
- Managed intravenous therapy including IV starts, changes, discontinuation per physician orders.
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Registered Nurse - PCU
Providence Alaska Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or vital signs.
- Developed individualized plan of care for each patient based on assessment data obtained from various sources such as labs, diagnostic tests and other health professionals' reports.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare trends, standards of care, treatments, drugs and therapies used in the field of Telemetry nursing.
- Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
- Managed intravenous therapy including IV starts, changes, discontinuation per physician orders.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
UCSD Thornton/Hillcrest
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitored patient vital signs using telemetry equipment and advanced monitoring systems.
- Conducted assessments on newly admitted patients.
- Performed venipuncture for lab draws when needed.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to improve clinical outcomes.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
UCSD Thornton Pavilion
San Diego, California
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Educated patients on their condition and medications while providing emotional support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University
Austin, TX12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
University of Providence
Great Falls, MT12-2016
Skills
- PCU/Stepdown
- Telemetry
- Rapid Response
- Patient care coordination
- IV starts
- Cardiac monitoring
- Drips
- Wound care
- Epic
- Meditech
- Adaptable
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Evidence-based practice
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Licensed RN
- IV management
- Clinical judgment
- Administering immunizations
- Mobility assistance
Licensure Credentials
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- BLS
Credentials
- California RN License, Active
- Texas- Compact RN License- Active
Skills Snapshot
- PCU/Stepdown
- Telemetry
- MS
- Rapid Response
- Comfortable with 5-7 patient assignments
- IV starts
- Cardiac monitoring
- Drips
- Wound care
- Epic
- Cerner
- Meditech
- Adaptable
- Reliable
- Fast onboarding
Summary - Strike Rapid Response
High-acuity PCU/Telemetry RN with experience integrating fast into new units, adapting to rapid operational changes, and supporting hospitals during staffing shortages. Demonstrated ability to take heavy assignments, manage deteriorating patients, start IVs quickly, and function independently with minimal orientation. Ideal for rapid response, strike deployment, and crisis assignments requiring resilience, adaptability, and strong clinical judgment.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Float pool PCU/Tele
UCSD
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Providence Regional Medical Center
01.2025 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Providence Colby Campus
08.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse - PCU
Providence Alaska Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
UCSD Thornton/Hillcrest
05.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
UCSD Thornton Pavilion
10.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
University of Providence