Jen Krzyston
Registered Nurse
Temperance
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and critical care management. Proven track record in developing personalized care plans and leading teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes and safety.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University of Toledo Medical Center
05.1996 - 07.2026
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitor vital signs, assess patient conditions, and document changes in electronic health records for accurate reporting.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventive care strategies to enhance health literacy.
- Lead nursing staff during high-pressure situations, coordinating responses to emergencies while maintaining quality care standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Streamline workflow processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Mentor junior nurses on best practices in clinical procedures and patient communication to foster professional development.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient satisfaction scores through feedback analysis and targeted interventions.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH 05.2001 -
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Infection control measures
Patient care
Compassion and empathy
Wound care
Patient monitoring
Care planning
Patient management
Care plan development
Patient evaluation
Family education
Licensed RN
Taking vitals
Critical care
Collecting vitals
Tracheostomy care
Patient discharge
Lab result interpretation
Team coordination
Relationship building
Vaccine administration
Chart updating
Insulin medication assistance
Procedure preparations
Chronic disease management
Medical assessment
Patient counseling
Staff supervision
Personal care needs
Patient relations
Emotional awareness
Data collection
Emergency procedures
Chest pain management
Diabetes and nutrition education
Treatment Planning
Cardiac care
Case management
Oxygen saturation standards
Geriatric nursing
Mobility assistance
Certification
[Area of certification] Training - CPR
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Owens Community College
05.2001 -
Registered Nurse
University of Toledo Medical Center
05.1996 - 07.2026