Kathleen Grabianowski
Kinnelon,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Doctor's Sub-acute Rehab Center
11.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs to 25-30 patients per shift..
- 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.
Atlantic Hospice
Atlantic Health
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Case managed 12-15 hospice patients in the home care setting. Coordinated care with doctors, social workers, CNA's and physical and occupational therapists. Communicated with family members to organize care. Pronounced patients at end of life.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Morristown
01.2005 - 12.2019
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Diagnosed and treated high-volume caseload in a busy emergency room setting
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and prevention and medication self-management continuum of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, N.J.05.1988
Skills
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Personal and professional integrity
- Charting and documentation
- Wound Care
- Palliative care awareness
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
Personal Information
Title: RN BSN
BLS up to date
BLS valid until 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Doctor's Sub-acute Rehab Center
11.2023 - Current
Atlantic Hospice
Atlantic Health
12.2019 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Morristown
01.2005 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Passaic County Community College
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