Ivy Zawalski
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dedicated alumni and long term employee of University of Utah with a proven passion to lead, guide and deliver the highest quality of care for patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Huntsman Cancer Hospital PACU/Same Day Surgery
2017.05 - Current
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Navigated staffing and clinical changes during Covid-19 Pandemic
Clinical Nurse
University Of Utah Outpatient Resource Nursing
2016.07 - 2017.05
- Trained and worked in many Outpatient settings including Procedural Areas.
- Was proficient in provided safe and quality care in many different clinical settings throughout University of Utah Health system.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
University Of Utah Same Day Surgery
2012.09 - 2016.07
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and health care assistants.
Clinical Nurse
University Of Utah Same Day Surgery
2008.08 - 2016.07
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
Clinical Nurse
University Of Utah Ortho/Trauma/Med-Surg Unit
2006.06 - 2008.08
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Emphasis in Healthcare Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.2006
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Advance Cardiac Life Support Certified
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified
- Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)
Affiliations
Utah Society of Perianestheisa Nurses (USPAN)
- President 2022-2024
- Vice President 2021-2022
- Secretary 2016-2021
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN)
Accomplishments
Recipient of the 2013 Honors for Nursing Reward from the University of Utah College of Nursing Alumni Association
Publications
Langell, J.T., Bledsoe, A., Vijaykumar, S., Anderson, T., Zawalski, I., Zimerman, J. (2016) “Implementation of national practice guidelines to reduce waste and optimize patient value.” Journal of Surgical Research
References
Preston Dahlgren
Senior Nursing Director
Inpatient Perioperative Services
801-213-8698
Julie Canfield
Nursing Director
Main Operating Room
801-414-3973
Amanda Staker-Shirts
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Huntsman PACU/SSU
801-654-6574
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Huntsman Cancer Hospital PACU/Same Day Surgery
2017.05 - Current
Clinical Nurse
University Of Utah Outpatient Resource Nursing
2016.07 - 2017.05
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
University Of Utah Same Day Surgery
2012.09 - 2016.07
Clinical Nurse
University Of Utah Same Day Surgery
2008.08 - 2016.07
Clinical Nurse
University Of Utah Ortho/Trauma/Med-Surg Unit
2006.06 - 2008.08
Master of Science - Nursing Emphasis in Healthcare Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Utah
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Advance Cardiac Life Support Certified
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified
- Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)
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