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Karolina Hreniuc

Peoria,AZ

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 7+ years of experience delivering bedside care in intensive, critical and cardiovascular care units, tending to the facility's most vulnerable and critical patients. Devoted healthcare professional supporting total health. Adept in providing appropriate care for patients with a wide variety of complex medical needs.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City, AZ
12.2017 - Current
  • Conducted physical assessments, monitored vital signs, and provided medical treatments to critically ill patients.
  • Functioned as charge nurse for 38 ICU beds and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
  • Assumed the Role of SWAT Nurse for the Hospital, responding to all Emergencies and placing IVs as well as ultrasound guided IVs
  • Provided life support measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation or trauma stabilization techniques during emergency situations.
  • Recovery of Open Heart Surgery Patients immediately post surgery, implementing and titrating vasoactive medications to maintain hemodynamic stability.
  • Administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood products, and other therapeutic interventions as prescribed by physicians.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Evaluated laboratory results and diagnostic tests for accuracy and acted accordingly when necessary.
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
  • Monitored hemodynamic parameters such as cardiac output and pulmonary artery pressures using advanced monitoring equipment.
  • Ensured 100% accuracy and completeness when documenting procedures, patient conditions, and the administration of medication.

Registered Nurse

Banner University Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
10.2016 - 04.2017
  • Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
  • Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.

Hospital Assistant/ Burn Technician

UC Davis Medical Center –Burn unit
09.2011 - 05.2013
  • Assist RN in Wound Care
  • Coordinate dressing changes, set-up supplies for wound care
  • Transport patients, obtain vital signs, remove splints and assist in equipment set up
  • Organizing, cleaning and stocking work area in the unit
  • Cross trained for clerical
  • Manage supplies and equipment
  • Maintaining par levels
  • Organizing
  • Assist Nurses and Doctors with clinical procedures and tasks.

Personal Caregiver

Folsom Comfort Care Home
01.2008 - 09.2011
  • Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ
05-2016

High School Diploma -

Rio Linda High School
Rio Linda, CA
01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

American River College
Sacramento, CA

Skills

  • Charge Nurse for the ICU and CVICU
  • SWAT Nurse for the Hospital
  • ACLS/BLS Certified
  • Ultrasound Guided IV Certified
  • Open Heart Recovery Certified
  • Emergency Response
  • Wound Care
  • Critical Care
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Intake and Discharge
  • Physical Assessments
  • Patient Education and Counseling
  • Strong Medical Ethic
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Ventilator Care
  • IV and Venipuncture Certified
  • Fluent in Romanian and Russian
  • Team Coordination
  • Life-Sustaining Machines, CRRT, Impella
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Patient Assessments
  • IV Setup
  • Medication Administration

References

  • Teresa McCullough - Associate Director, RN - Banner Boswell Medical Center (623) 703-3323
  • Amy Walsh, RN - Banner Boswell Medical Center, ICU (602) 330-9361
  • Bryanna Frandson, RN - Banner Boswell Medical Center, ICU (925) 202-9227
  • Lina Kifor, Administrator of Folsom Comfort Care Home, (916) 628-8131

Certification

ACLS Certified 2016- present

BLS Certified 2016 - present

NIHS Certified 2017 - present

Languages

Romanian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Banner Boswell Medical Center
12.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse

Banner University Medical Center
10.2016 - 04.2017

Hospital Assistant/ Burn Technician

UC Davis Medical Center –Burn unit
09.2011 - 05.2013

Personal Caregiver

Folsom Comfort Care Home
01.2008 - 09.2011

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gateway Community College

High School Diploma -

Rio Linda High School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northern Arizona University

American River College

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