Jennifer Ann Wolanski
Chicago,IL
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than three years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE - POST-OPERATIVE/TRAUMA
MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL
CHICAGO, IL
03.2021 - Current
- Obtained vital signs and performed head-to-toe assessments on pre and post – operative/trauma adult patients
- Prioritized caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care
- Monitored and educated patients before and after surgical operations in order to ensure the safety of the patients and prevent post-surgical complications
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management interventions
- Managed patients’ pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, implementing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and the rights of the patient
- Educated family members and patients on patient care instructions throughout hospital stay and for discharge.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Ran ordered tests on blood, urine, and body fluid samples and recorded them in the EHR
- These test results assist doctors in reaching an accurate diagnosis for their patients
- Crossmatched and distributed safe, compatible blood and blood products to patients needing transfusions in the OR and ED
- As well as in emergent, trauma situations during a hemorrhage
- Called critical lab results to nurses and/or physicians and documented the necessary communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, ILSkills
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Blood draws
- Bilingual in polish
- Good communication skills – Paged doctors and residents regarding anything concerning with the patent’s presentation and adequately advocated for the safety and the comfort of the patient
- Works well under pressure – Demonstrated competence in caring for 6 patients, occasionally 7 when the unit was short-staffed
- Independent – Working the night shift, there was only four employees total in the lab, each of us were independently assigned to work in one of four areas throughout the shift
- ACLS
- BLS
- Patient Discharge
- Patient Monitoring
- Team Coordination
- Staff Supervision (Charge Nurse Experience)
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE - POST-OPERATIVE/TRAUMA
MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL
03.2021 - Current
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
05.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Northern Illinois University