Karen Mnichowicz

• Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
• Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff, physicians and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly.
• Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
• Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.

• Ensured proper handling of surgical specimens according to hospital policies, contributing to accurate diagnoses for patients.
• Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following preoperative procedures and ensuring sterility of the operating room.
• Supported surgeons throughout all phases of surgery by anticipating their needs and providing appropriate instruments promptly.

Operating Room

Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Day Surgery

Surgical Unit (pre and post op inpatients)