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Kat Skalubinska

Maple Shade ,NJ

Summary

Dedicated, team-oriented nursing professional seeks position as Women’s Health Float Pool Nurse with Pennsylvania Hospital. Handles stress well and quickly flexes with changing demands. Known for the ability to quickly and effectively discern needs, solve problems, and strengthen relationships with patient’s family members and caregivers while maintaining a composed, diplomatic, and helpful demeanor. Excellent bedside manner with proven ability to quickly establish rapport with families and members of interdisciplinary team. Proud of patient advocacy, and successful team collaborations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse II / Intensive Care Nursery

Pennsylvania Hospital
02.2018 - Current
  • Assess, evaluate and care for neonates with various diagnoses including but not limited to prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome, hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, neurologic dysfunction, congenital anomalies, meconium aspiration,and sepsis in accordance with policies, procedure and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety
  • Manage neonates with cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, IV infusions, PICC, UA/UVC lines, nasogastric/orogastric tubes
  • Manage infants in need of respiratory support including NC (nasal cannula), HFNC (high flow nasal cannula), CPAP (Continuous Pressure Ventilation), Conventional Ventilation, HFOV (high frequency oscillatory ventilation), HFVJ (Jet Ventilation)
  • Induced hypothermia via cooling blanket via HIE (Hypoxic - Ischemic Encephalopathy)
  • Work as a member of interdisciplinary team consisting of neonatologist, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, lactation consultants, and case managers to establish, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit neonatal patients
  • Utilize best practices for supporting Baby Friendly program of infant feeding
  • Communicate, guide, and educate parents and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration
  • Precepts nurses new to unit, providing guidance on unit functions, individual roles, policies and nursing best practices

Clinical Nurse II / Orthopedics and Neurosurgery

Pennsylvania Hospital
09.2015 - 02.2018
  • Work as RN, caring for postoperative Neurosurgery and Orthopedic patients
  • Care for and assess patients with acute and chronic neurological illnesses
  • Delegate and oversee care provided for patients by Patient Care Technicians
  • Meet and communicate with members of interdisciplinary team to convey patient's needs while in hospital and upon discharge
  • Work as RN, caring for postoperative Neurosurgery and Orthopedic patients
  • Care for and assess patients with acute and chronic neurological illnesses
  • Delegate and oversee care provided for patients by Patient Care Technicians
  • Meet and communicate with members of interdisciplinary team to convey patient's needs while in hospital and upon discharge
  • Relief overnight Charge Nurse

Patient Care Technician

Pennsylvania Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2015
  • Conducted regular checkups of patients, note vital signs, monitor blood glucose, collect specimens for medical tests, performed EKG, monitored intake and output, and documented results
  • Provided personal care to patients, developing strong technician-patient relationship through safe practice provided in friendly and caring environment
  • Worked under supervision of RN, and reported any problems or worsening in patient's condition to staff

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
06.2015

Certifications and Licensures

Registered Nurse Licensure # RN672619 - October 2024 

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - December 2024

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - December 2024 



Timeline

Clinical Nurse II / Intensive Care Nursery

Pennsylvania Hospital
02.2018 - Current

Clinical Nurse II / Orthopedics and Neurosurgery

Pennsylvania Hospital
09.2015 - 02.2018

Patient Care Technician

Pennsylvania Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University

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