Katherine Ujvary
Bath
Summary
Highly motivated Nurse Practitioner dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of hospital patients through proficient diagnosis and treatment planning. Collaborates effectively with nursing teams, specialists, and support staff to ensure advocacy for patients' needs and delivery of high-quality care for both acute and chronic concerns. Committed to continuously improving patient outcomes and providing exceptional healthcare services.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist
St Lukes University Health Network-Easton Campus
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Upheld ethical standards in practice by maintaining confidentiality and respecting the autonomy of patients and their families in decision-making processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated adaptability during high-stress situations, effectively managing competing priorities to ensure timely attention was given to all patients under my care.
- Developed strong working relationships with nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment for improved patient outcomes.
Hospitalsits
St Lukes University Health Network-Warren Campus
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Upheld ethical standards in practice by maintaining confidentiality and respecting the autonomy of patients and their families in decision-making processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated adaptability during high-stress situations, effectively managing competing priorities to ensure timely attention was given to all patients under my care.
- Developed strong working relationships with nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment for improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and coordinated services for complex medical cases.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
Critical Care Unit, ICU2nd Floor
St. Luke's University Health Network, Anderson Campus
01.2019 - Current
- Maintained patient safety, care standards, and confidentiality, according to both unit procedure and hospital policy
- Provided the highest quality nursing care and service, to both patients and families
- Worked as a team member collaboratively with nurses, physicians, and other allied health professionals
- Set up, operate, or monitor invasive equipment and devices such as endotracheal tube and tracheotomy equipment, mechanical ventilators, catheters, central lines, nasogastric and orogastric tubes
- Care for patients with various neurological disorders with the emphasis of patients with strokes and aneurysms, vascular malformations, post angio therapy, post tpa (tissue plasminogen activator) treatment, Spinal Cord injuries & traumatic head injuries
- Monitored MAP and BP, drawing arterial blood gases and took care of the arterial lines
- Responsible for the recording and reporting values of a laboratory drawl with medical treatment
- Recognized life-threatening arrhythmias and means of treatment for patients in cardiac monitors, caring for A-lines, monitoring Swan-Ganz catheters, drawing ABG's and other labs, interpreting and reporting results for proper medical management
- Assist physicians at the bedside with procedures such as insertion of central lines and chest tubes, Thoracentesis, Intubation, EGD, Colonoscopy, and Bronchoscopies
- Administer medications, blood products, bedside sedation, and paralytics
- Proficiently use computer documentation to maintain accurate medical records and maintain patient privacy
Med-Surg/Telemetry Unit, Staff Nurse, R.N.
St. Luke's University Health Network, Anderson Campus
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Manage telemetry and medical/surgical patients in the36-bed unit with various medical disorders
- Provide close monitoring of adults with acute & chronic disease for arrhythmias, MI screening, anticoagulation therapy, cardiac & peripheral diagnostic procedures
- Initiating and maintaining different drips such as Cardizem, Insulin, Heparin, Amiodarone, Lasix, Nitroglycerin, Argatroban, and PCA pumps
- Successfully insert, maintain, monitor, and remove Foley catheters, Nasogastric tubes, and Rectal tubes, according to the policy and procedure of the facility
- Proficient in IV insertion and assessment for phlebitis and infiltration
- Manage per policy and procedure of facility PICCs and Port-A-Caths
- When needed, in charge of daily assignments, placing patients for admissions, day-to-day infection control, and being a liaison for other staff members
- Train new employees and nursing students under the guidelines of nursing practice and the guidelines of St
- Luke's University Health Network procedures and policies
- Serve as a liaison between patient families, pharmacists, care managers, physical therapists, physicians, and others involved in patient care to ensure continuity of care
- Complete pre- and post-operative procedures; perform physical assessments, administer medications / IV fluids, and monitor recovery progress
- Using the NIH Scale, able to assess a patient's experiencing stroke-like symptoms and alert physicians promptly as per hospital protocol
- Carefully monitor and measure the output from Jackson Pratt drains, Hemovacs, and Nephrostomy tubes
- Hangs and completes blood infusions while simultaneously assessing a patient for adverse reactions
- Encourage teamwork among staff to promote morale and maintain a positive working environment
Med-Surg Unit, Staff Nurse, R.N.
St. Luke's University Health Network, Warren Campus
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Provided patient care and maintained effective functioning of11-bed to the26-bed unit
- Supervised licensed vocational nurses, non-licensed nursing personnel and other registered nurses in we are providing quality patient care
- Ensured that services in the unit performed by the standards and mission of the facility
- Reported changes in patient conditions and other matters of concern requiring prompt attention
- Collaborated patient care with family, physicians and the whole care team to ensure the optimal care is provided
- Identified patient needs and priorities through assessment, planning and delegating based on patient needs, executed interventions and evaluated the patient's response to care and progress towards outcomes
- Provided nursing care to surgical patients, completed pre- and post-operative procedures; performed physical assessments administered medications / IV fluids and monitored recovery progress
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA08-2023
Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
Moravian College
Bethlehem, PA08.2018
Associates - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, NJ05.2011
Bachelors of Science - Neuroscience
Drew University
Madison, NJ05.2005
Skills
- Patient safety
- Ethical practice
- Hospital medicine
- Resource utilization
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- RN Licensure N.J.
- R.N. Licensure P.A.
- EKG Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- NIH Stroke Certification
- Certified Medical- Surgical Nurse
- Essential Critical Care Certificate
Timeline
Hospitalist
St Lukes University Health Network-Easton Campus
01.2023 - Current
Hospitalsits
St Lukes University Health Network-Warren Campus
01.2023 - Current
Critical Care Unit, ICU2nd Floor
St. Luke's University Health Network, Anderson Campus
01.2019 - Current
Med-Surg/Telemetry Unit, Staff Nurse, R.N.
St. Luke's University Health Network, Anderson Campus
01.2012 - 01.2019
Med-Surg Unit, Staff Nurse, R.N.
St. Luke's University Health Network, Warren Campus
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
Moravian College
Associates - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
Bachelors of Science - Neuroscience
Drew University
- RN Licensure N.J.
- R.N. Licensure P.A.
- EKG Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- NIH Stroke Certification
- Certified Medical- Surgical Nurse
- Essential Critical Care Certificate
Master of Science - Nursing
Moravian University
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