Jamie Ozolek
Sewickley,PA
Summary
I have been a BSN for 40 years. I have had a long and varied career. Starting after graduation, I joined the team at Magee Women's Hospital. In the NICU, I learned many skills. Eventually I became a member of the transport team, worked in the delivery room triage area, was assigned charge nurse, team leader and float nurse. My patients were medically fragile and premature infants. I became familiar with giving blood products, chest tubes and ventilators. I also became proficient with IV insertion, caring for chest tubes, and education for parents of the infants. In addition, I cared for infants and families that stayed for extended time periods in the NICU. Sadly, some infants died in my time at the NICU.
Some time later I began working in a school setting. I worked with children from 3 years to 21 years of age. First I was in an office seeing up to 50 children per day. these children had major chronic illnesses such as diabetes, asthma, heart disease and seizures. I cared for children with mental illness, and learning disabilities.
Now I am working taking care of adults with intellectual disabilities. They have traumatic brain injuries, autism, Down Syndrome. Along with these conditions, they have many chronic conditions. Difficulty speaking, swallowing and personal hygiene and daily care is added to my duties.
All of these experiences have given me skills that I treasure.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Allegheny Valley School Merakey
Coraopolis , PA
2021.04 - Current
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Substitute School Nurse
Quaker Valley School District
Sewickley , PA
2015.01 - 2018.08
- Maintained confidentiality of all protected health information pursuant HIPAA regulations.
- Assessed student's physical condition before participating in physical education classes or sports activities.
- Communicated regularly with families concerning their child's medical issues or concerns.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving students, staff or visitors on campus.
- Monitored student medications in accordance with state regulations and school policies.
- Provided basic first aid care to students in the event of minor injuries or illness.
- Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
- Assisted school nurses with health screenings, immunizations and other medical needs of students.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Substitute School Nurse
Seneca Valley School District
Cranberry Township , PA
2017.10 - 2018.06
Substitute School Nurse
Woodland Hills Schools
Forest Hills , PA
2010.08 - 2014.06
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU Casual
Magee-Women's Hospital of UPMC
Pittsburgh , PA
2002.08 - 2013.09
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented all medication administration accurately.
- Educated family members about disease processes, medications, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Identified potential ethical dilemmas within the healthcare setting and sought guidance from appropriate resources when needed.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Administered medications safely and accurately according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results and other health data to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments of assigned patients.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by providing guidance to other nurses on the unit.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and treatments.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Staff Nurse
Magee-Women's Hospital of UPMC
Pittsburgh , PA
1984.06 - 1995.04
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Participated in research activities related to evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nurse
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA1984-04
High School Diploma -
Quaker Valley High School
Leetsdale, PA1980-06
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Procedures
- Critical Care
- Emergency Care
- Wound Care
- Patient Counseling
- Pediatric nursing
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Ventilator management
- IV setup
- Compassionate Care
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Emotional Support
- Honest and Dependable
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Emergency Interventions
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Vitals monitoring
- Catheter monitoring
Affiliations
- I have been involved in animal rescue for 20 years. I have volunteered with several dog rescues and all my dogs are rescues.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Allegheny Valley School Merakey
2021.04 - Current
Substitute School Nurse
Seneca Valley School District
2017.10 - 2018.06
Substitute School Nurse
Quaker Valley School District
2015.01 - 2018.08
Substitute School Nurse
Woodland Hills Schools
2010.08 - 2014.06
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU Casual
Magee-Women's Hospital of UPMC
2002.08 - 2013.09
Staff Nurse
Magee-Women's Hospital of UPMC
1984.06 - 1995.04
Bachelor of Science - Nurse
University of Pittsburgh
High School Diploma -
Quaker Valley High School
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