Jill Zimniewicz
Depew,NY
Summary
33 Years’ experience as a registered professional nurse in a verity of settings. This includes hospital, medical offices, traditional home care, infusion home care, and ambulatory care centers. Skilled in the treatment of pre- and post-operative clients, their special needs, and medications in a hospital setting for 8 years, and ambulatory same day surgical procedures for over 17 years. Skilled in telemetry evaluation, interpretation, and treatment. Experienced in infusion therapy in the home setting, and in a clinic setting, using many forms of access, infusing various types of medications. Six years previous experience in duties related to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), including contrast injections, screening, and sedation as needed. 16 Years’ experience in an Ambulatory Care Center assessing patients preoperative and recovering patients from sedation and general anesthesia.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Nurse
UB MD Neurology
Buffalo, Ny
09.2024 - Current
- This is a full-time infusion job where I care for UB Neurology patients, many of whom are diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
- Most of these patients received infusions on a regular basis, some on an as needed basis
- Patients often possess challenging and limited IV access, some with Medi ports that we utilized in their treatments. I provide compassionate care while administering medications through IV infusion.
- I closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during therapy sessions such as monitoring vital signs and assessing for any undesired reaction and treating them appropriately.
Registered Professional Nurse
Southtowns Surgical Center
Orchard Park, New York
01.2019 - 09.2024
- This is was a part time position,4- 8-hour days, in an ambulatory setting, where I was responsible for preoperative phone calls. interview on site, including assessment, IV insertion, and following preoperative orders and instruction
- Experianced in post-operative care and discharge instructions, educating patients about self-care techniques enabling them to manage their conditions effectively after discharge.
- Expertise in Orthopedics, shoulder, and knee arthroscopic procedures, including total hip, total knee replacement, ankle and podiatry procedures, ENT, Plastic Surgery, GYN, podiatry, General Surgical Procedures, and Urology surgical care.
Registered Professional Nurse
Buffalo Ambulatory Surgical Center
Buffalo, NY
02.2007 - 01.2019
- A part time position in an ambulatory setting, where I was responsible for preoperative interview and assessment, including IV insertion, and post-operative care of patients undergoing sedative, and general surgery, majority of them undergoing urological procedures.
- Expertise in Urological, Retinal, and Cataract Care
- Educated patients about self-care techniques enabling them to manage their conditions effectively after discharge.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect abnormalities early on while making required adjustments in treatment plans accordingly.
Registered Professional Nurse
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, NY
02.2001 - 02.2007
- Part time position in which I was responsible for intravenous administration of Gadolinium to patients undergoing MRI, sometimes assisting in CT department as needed
- Responsible for screening of these patients and administration of sedation if needed
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with effective communication, empathy, and attention to individual needs.
IV Infusion Nurse
Dent Neurological
Buffalo, NY
03.2001 - 03.2002
- This was per diem position in outpatient clinic setting, where I performed assessment and IV insertion, and infusion on neurological patients, mostly those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis
- Minimized discomfort during needle insertion by utilizing proper techniques and offering distraction methods as needed.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
IV Infusion Nurse
VNA of Western New York
Buffalo, NY
04.1999 - 01.2001
- Full-time position in which I was responsible for case managing, planning, teaching, and implementation of clients requiring home intravenous infusions in variety of situations, utilizing different types of venous access, including central venous lines, Medi port access and maintenance, PICC line insertion and maintenance, and peripheral lines
- This also included teaching client/family self-infusion if capable, medication management, blood draws, and wound care if necessary
- Supported optimal vascular access device function by assessing patency regularly and troubleshooting issues promptly when identified.
- Streamlined infusion procedures by maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment area.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Professional Nurse
Millard Fillmore Health System
Buffalo, NY
01.1991 - 04.1999
- For the last 4 years, I held a position on an Intermediate Surgical Care Unit
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with effective communication, empathy, and attention to individual needs.
- Procedures on this unit include coronary artery bypass graph, thoracic, abdominal, vascular, head and neck, and hand surgery
- Patient care includes post-operative care of these clients, some requiring telemetry interpretation
- Rotating charge nurse responsibilities are also integrated
- Prior to this, my experience includes floating to various units, including general surgery, medical, neurological, and intensive care units
- I also held a position on a general surgery and urology floor for three years, also caring for post-operative clients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
12.1995
Associate of Applied Science -
12.1990
Skills
- Medically Expertise in the care of Pre and Post Surgical Patient
- Expertise in IV infusion, peripheral and central lines including Medi ports as well
- Recent Botox and Filler Administration Certification Level 1, through AMET Aesthetic Medical Educators April 2025 Practical observed by educators in injection of Botox and upper lip filler for volunteer models
- Expertise in compassionate care, excellent bedside manner, friendly demeanor, stressing comfort and education to the client and families as well
- Certified in American Red Cross CPR June 2024
Certification
- New York State Registered Professional Nursing License, obtained in 1991.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association recertification active till 7/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification obtained January 1998 from Buffalo General Hospital, and latest recertification active till 2023.
- Certification in Botox and Filler injection obtained BY AMET April 2025
Timeline
Infusion Nurse - UB MD Neurology
09.2024 - Current
Registered Professional Nurse - Southtowns Surgical Center
01.2019 - 09.2024
Registered Professional Nurse - Buffalo Ambulatory Surgical Center
02.2007 - 01.2019
IV Infusion Nurse - Dent Neurological
03.2001 - 03.2002
Registered Professional Nurse - Roswell Park Cancer Institute
02.2001 - 02.2007
IV Infusion Nurse - VNA of Western New York
04.1999 - 01.2001
Registered Professional Nurse - Millard Fillmore Health System
01.1991 - 04.1999
Daemen College - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Trocaire College - Associate of Applied Science,
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