HELENA FUGIEL
Lemont,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health-Loyola Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients Hematology/Oncology unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Worked in setting with 6:1 patient ratio
Patient Care Technician
Edwards Hospital
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds
- Reported any unusual circumstances in patients' condition or environment
- Collected patient specimens and data, including vital signs, urine/stool samples, and other delegated measurements
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination
- Ensured patients are comfortable in bed; adjust bed settings and/or reposition/turn patient as needed
- Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by licensed professional, including glucose checks and EKGs.
Health Navigator
Advocate Medical Group
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Worked within wellness/fitness team to analyze clinical health risk and behavioral change and interest data to customize program deliverables to help address needs of target populations and improve outcomes
- Performed, led, and coordinated wellness service lines including lectures, site/client report cards, classes, biometric screenings, and health fair booths in regard to health, screening data, and group fitness classes
- Managed assigned team to create marketing plan to advance business branding and sales, meet client objectives, maximize customer satisfaction, and streamline procedures
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and business direction
- Strategized long-term business needs while generating guest relations feedback for process improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO05.2017
Skills
- Medication Distribution
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Education
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Basic Life Support
- Detail-oriented; closely monitor condition of patient
- Interpersonal s patient; establish good rapport with patients
- Excellent communication; clearly articulate observations to physicians and fellow nurses
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified Basic Life Support
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health-Loyola Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Edwards Hospital
05.2021 - 10.2022
Health Navigator
Advocate Medical Group
09.2017 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Saint Louis University