Karolina Scripnic
Frankfort,IL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with extensive clinical knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and technical expertise. Quality-focused and efficient leader with exceptional problem-solving abilities, a thirst for learning, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive outcomes. Prepared to take on new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Loyola University Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- M/S ortho with float responsibility (can float to telemetry, transplant, oncology, trauma and ortho units)
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
03.2022 - 12.2024
- M/S unit
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Streamlined nursing workflows by effectively delegating tasks to ancillary staff according to scope of practice guidelines.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by serving as a mentor for new nurses and participating in shared governance initiatives within the organization.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Demonstrated adaptability during critical situations by remaining calm under pressure while providing high-quality care for patients experiencing acute or life-threatening conditions.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
Registered Nurse
Nurses PRN
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Travel contract at Advocate Christ Medical Center worked on M/S with responsibility to float to different areas of care: orthopedic, oncology, rehab units
- Five contracts completed
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by participating in professional development opportunities and staying updated on best practices in nursing.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
- Supported positive work environment by mentoring new nursing staff, promoting culture of learning and professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Trained in oncology/palliative care
- Managed care of oncology patients including hospice and palliative
- Provided patient/family education pertaining to diagnoses and treatments, while providing continual psychosocial support and advocacy
- Applied comfort care measures for palliative and hospice patients
- Provided compassionate care for oncology patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of cancer treatment advancements.
- Developed effective time management strategies that allowed for efficient prioritization of tasks within the fast-paced oncology unit environment, ensuring timely completion of essential duties without compromising patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for oncology patients, promoting optimal treatment outcomes.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the oncology unit to enhance patient safety and satisfaction with care delivery processes.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
OSF Little Company of Mary
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Trained in medical surgical/oncology/palliative care
- Managed care of diverse population of patients including addiction, palliative, and hospice care
- Provided care of a diverse groups of patients with a high acuity and multiple medical diagnosis
- Performed documentation on Meditech/EPIC
- Monitored tracheostomies, chest tubes, JP drains, PICC lines, central lines, nephrectomy tubes and ventilators
- Performed wound care, dressing changes including sterile dressing changes, evaluating wounds, staging, and measuring, applying ordered treatments
- Trained new employees and nursing students
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Education
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL01.2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04.2022
Associate in applied science - Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL12.2018
Master's degree - political science and EU integration
University of Warsaw
Warsaw, PL01.2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient discharge
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient care planning
- Patient counseling
- Direct patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- High level of autonomy
- Patient assessment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Strong clinical judgment
- Lab result interpretation
- Care plan development
- Patient management
- Precepting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Hospice care
- Relationship building
- FLUENT IN POLISH
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, 03/01/19
- BLS certified, 04/01/26
- ACLS certified, 02/01/26
- NIH certified, 07/01/25
Degree
BSN, RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Loyola University Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
03.2022 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Nurses PRN
03.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
OSF Little Company of Mary
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate in applied science - Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College
Master's degree - political science and EU integration
University of Warsaw
- Registered Nurse License, 03/01/19
- BLS certified, 04/01/26
- ACLS certified, 02/01/26
- NIH certified, 07/01/25
Master of Science - Nursing, Education
University of St. Francis
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