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James Koginos

Parma

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Southwest General
06.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

RN Case Manager

Lutheran Senior Life
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
  • Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
  • Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
  • Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
  • Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.

CNA

Lutheran Senior Life
02.2021 - 08.2023
  • Providing home care services to the local community
  • Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
  • Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight
  • Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials

Patient Care Technician

Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
  • Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.

Education

Diploma - Nursing, RN

UPMC Jameson School of Nursing
New Castle, PA
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Lawrence County Career And Technical Center
New Castle, PA
06.2016

Skills

  • Calm and Level-Headed under stress
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Active leader
  • Teamwork
  • Time management and stamina
  • Decision making
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care plan development
  • Telemetry monitoring

Contact

New Castle, PA 16105

Education and Training

New Castle, PA,other,New Castle, PA,other

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Southwest General
06.2024 - Current

RN Case Manager

Lutheran Senior Life
08.2023 - 05.2024

CNA

Lutheran Senior Life
02.2021 - 08.2023

Patient Care Technician

Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2021

Diploma - Nursing, RN

UPMC Jameson School of Nursing

High School Diploma -

Lawrence County Career And Technical Center

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