John Telesk
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Assisted in the development of new policies and procedures. Highly motivated healthcare professional experienced in diverse healthcare settings. Well-versed in providing patient-centered care, developing care plans, and delivering quality patient care in accordance with physician orders. Proven track record of success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with extensive background in providing exceptional patient care. Dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care to diverse patient populations. Proven track record of successful outcomes in high-pressure, fast-paced clinical settings. Passionate about patient advocacy, education, and holistic healing. Compassionate individual highly skilled in developing and implementing patient-care plans, administering medication, and monitoring and recording patient progress. Adept at collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care. Committed to promoting optimal health and improving quality of life for patients. Adaptable professional with proven knowledge of provider relations, public health administration, and risk management. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the [Job Title] role on your team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Tele/Float
Chandler Regional Medical Center
Chandler, AZ
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Call daily to float to different units and meeting that units and patients uniquie needs to high quality standards.
Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs
- Assumed leadership role when supervising staff nurses or students in clinical rotations
- Prepared patients for examinations, operations, and treatments and assisted during procedures
- Developed individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process
- Used computers to complete necessary documentation on patient progress
- Assessed patient needs through physical assessments, interviews and observation techniques
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs.
Registered Nurse
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
Casa Grande, Arizona
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information
- Assumed leadership role when supervising staff nurses or students in clinical rotations
- Obtained specimens to run monitoring or diagnostic tests
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as needed
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families
- Compared patient response with observable outcomes to evaluate effectiveness of care.
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
US, US
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Float Registered Nurse
- Identified opportunities for improvement within the unit's processes and systems
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Collaborated with pharmacists to ensure proper medication administration practices were followed
- Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process
- Provided emotional support during end-of-life situations by offering comfort measures for both the patient and their family members
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure continuity of care for the patient population
- Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care in a fast-paced environment
- Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as wound dressing changes, IV starts and catheterizations
- Demonstrated expertise in administering medications, treatments and therapies according to physician orders
- Developed effective communication skills with patients, families and healthcare team members
- Adhered strictly to infection control standards while providing direct patient care
- Recognized potential health problems early on and took appropriate action quickly
- Displayed strong interpersonal skills when interacting with diverse populations
- Participated actively in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care plans
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments and progress notes
- Exhibited proficiency in utilizing critical thinking skills while providing nursing care
- Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult times of illness or injury
- Responded promptly to any emergent situations that arose within the unit
- Managed multiple responsibilities simultaneously without compromising quality of care
- Float between units and 2 hospitals daily and fulfill the roles of a RN at those units, Med/surg, Tele, Step down units.
Registered Nurse
Chandler Regional Medical Center
Chandler, Arizona
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted physicians during examinations, diagnostic testing, and treatment procedures
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while providing direct patient care services
- Monitored patient responses to interventions through frequent assessments and reporting changes immediately to physician or charge nurse for further evaluation
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatments, medications, and vital signs in the medical record system
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communicating with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure delivery of quality patient care services within scope of practice guidelines
- Educated patients on their conditions, diseases processes, treatments plans, medications side effects, interactions, nutrition plans, lifestyle modifications
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing safe effective care
- Utilized advanced critical thinking skills to identify potential health problems and develop appropriate interventions
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments by collecting subjective and objective data to formulate a plan of care
- Float to other units between 2 hospitals on a daily basis to fulfill the role of a RN to that unit in a OBS, Med/Surg, Tele, Neuro, ED holds settings.
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center
Albany, New York
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients transitioning from acute care setting to home care or other post-acute settings
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as needed
- Obtained specimens and performed EKG tests using proper techniques and procedures
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards
- Taught patients and significant others to manage illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs
- Educated patient and family members on symptom management and supportive treatments to improve continuity of care
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss current plan of care for each assigned patient
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being
- Obtained specimens to run monitoring or diagnostic tests
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process
- Assumed leadership role when supervising staff nurses or students in clinical rotations.
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
US, US
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Registered Nurse Med/Surg/Tele
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
- Obtained specimens to run monitoring or diagnostic tests
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards
- Developed and implemented teaching plans for patients and families regarding disease prevention, treatment options and management strategies
- Protected patients' rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives to promote evidence-based practice standards within the organization
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
Registered Nurse
Rutland Regional Medical
US, US
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
- Experience with Covid patients and protocol for Covid patient care.
Nursing Assistant
UHS, Binghamton General Hospital
US, US
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Provided patient care and comfort to both patient and hospital expectations
- Assisted Nursing and physicians staff with admission, discharge and transfer of patients
- Assisted patient families with understanding of loved ones condition and necessary care with rationale to provide emotional care for all involved
- Documented and reported patient information to the nursing staff
- Kept patients' rooms clean and orderly by making beds and wiping down high-touch surfaces
- Answered patient call lights and performed timely services to enhance physical well-being of patients
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations pertaining to confidentiality of medical records
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times
- Transferred and assisted patients with mobility using various methods
- Took and recorded temperatures, blood pressure and other vital signs.
Overnight Manager
Sam's Club
Vestal, US
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Communicating with overnight staff and directing effectively to meet expectations of management and reaching store standards and work output is met
- Daily meeting with senior management to arrange store displays and stocking for ease of customer use.
Manager
Walmart
Johnson City, US
06.2009 - 06.2013
- Order and stocking product to meet store budget and customer shopping patterns
- Directing Staff in a friendly professional manner to maximize efficiency and morale
- Making products and departments clean, neat and organized for customer satisfaction.
Education
Associates -
Broome Community College
05.2018
Associates Degree In Health Science Associates, Human Health -
01.2018
Skills
- Friendly and professional manner
- Computer literate with perfect phone etiquette
- Enthusiastic team player with excellent patient service
- Aptitude for developing new skills and working in both low and high stress environments in a
- Fantastic Time management abilities with emphasis on patient care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Care Planning
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Chart Updating
- Diabetes Management
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Emotional Intelligence
Certification
- ACLS- renew 04/2025
- BLS- renew 02/2024
- Az nursing license
Additional Information
Awards , President list for academic achievement in 2014 4 Dean's list for academic achievement in 2015 , 2016.
References
References available upon request
Timeline
RN Tele/Float
Chandler Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Chandler Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Rutland Regional Medical
03.2020 - 04.2020
Nursing Assistant
UHS, Binghamton General Hospital
06.2015 - 06.2018
Overnight Manager
Sam's Club
06.2013 - 06.2014
Manager
Walmart
06.2009 - 06.2013
Associates -
Broome Community College