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Karina Kawalec

Hoffman Estates,IL

Summary

A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level LPN position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Nurse

Alden Village
08.2022 - Current

*Responsible for 16-20 pediatric and geriatric patients on Ventilators through the direct supervision of 2 CNAs encompassing:

- Dispensing of medications

- Vital signs

- Oxygen Therapy

- Wound care

- Application of dressings

- Tracheostomy care/ suctioning

- Nasopharyngeal and oral suctioning

- Insertion of catheters

- G- tube Feedings and care

- Glucose checks

* Administer control narcotics assuming full responsibility for possession of keys.

*Enforce regulations requiring the witnessed counting and charting of medications during a change of shift.

*Implement nursing care plans

* Report changes in patients' conditions and other matters of concern requiring prompt attention.

*Assessed, monitored, and documented patients' progress, symptoms, and vital signs.

Medical Assistant

Dr Kordas Pediatric Health Care Center
03.2017 - 07.2022

- Vital signs

- Glucose and cholesterol checks

- Specimen collection ( Flu Test, Strep Test, Covid 19 test, Urinalysis Test )

- Immunization administration

- Blood collection

- Assessed, monitored, and documented patients' symptoms and vital signs on each visit.


Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nursing

Northshore College
Wheeling, IL
06.2022

High School Diploma -

Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr 5
Zabrze Poland
06.2005

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Vital signs
  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Attention to detail
  • Compassion
  • Technology skills
  • Care plan administration
  • Communication skills
  • Knowledge of CPR
  • Time management
  • Patient assessment
  • Administering medication
  • Ethics and confidentiality
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Wound care
  • Tracheostomy care/ suctioning
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Patient Charting
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Pediatric Care
  • Catheter Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient support
  • Transcribing orders
  • Writing reports
  • Immunization Administration
  • Fluent in Polish and English

Certification

- Certificate of Completion of IV Therapy at NorthShore College June 7th,2022



Timeline

LPN Nurse

Alden Village
08.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant

Dr Kordas Pediatric Health Care Center
03.2017 - 07.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nursing

Northshore College

High School Diploma -

Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr 5
Karina Kawalec