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Katelynn M. Krakowiak

Lancaster,NY

Summary

Compassionate and critical care nurse with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Upholds high performance standards, dedicated to providing patient-centered care, and collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Mercy Interventional Unit

Catholic Health
03.2025 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, promoting adherence to medication regimens and reducing readmission rates.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab

Catholic Health
09.2021 - 03.2025
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
  • Minimized complications by identifying and responding to emergent situations promptly and efficiently.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in the Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
  • Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and hemodynamic parameters during procedures.

Register Nurse, ICU

Mercy Hospital- Buffalo
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Provide care to the critically ill in a medical/surgical/neuro ICU
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Provided emotional support to patients' families during challenging situations, fostering trust between healthcare team members and loved ones.

Registered Nurse, CVICU

Mercy Hospital- Buffalo
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
  • Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk cardiac patients.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

Mercy Hospital- Buffalo
06.2015 - 09.2016
  • Served as a member of an interdisciplinary team working to provide quality evidence based care to all patients.
  • Managed the needs of patients and adjusted care according to the patient's condition.
  • Provided evidence based CHF teaching to all patients cared for.
  • Provided preoperative care for Open Heart patients according to Physicians orders and hospital protocol.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University At Buffalo, State University of New York
Buffalo, New York
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Medaille College
Buffalo, New York
06.2010

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Comprehensive patient evaluations
  • Cardiac rhythm interpretation
  • Critical thinking
  • Titration of vasoactive infusions
  • Management of mechanical circulatory support devices
  • Care for ventilated patients
  • Use and management of central venous catheters
  • Ventriculostomy Management

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, State of New York, 2015-Present
  • CCRN- Adult- 05/2018
  • ACLS and BLS Certification
  • NIHSS Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Mercy Interventional Unit

Catholic Health
03.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab

Catholic Health
09.2021 - 03.2025

Register Nurse, ICU

Mercy Hospital- Buffalo
09.2018 - 08.2021

Registered Nurse, CVICU

Mercy Hospital- Buffalo
09.2016 - 09.2018

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

Mercy Hospital- Buffalo
06.2015 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University At Buffalo, State University of New York

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Medaille College

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