Keith Orehowsky
Colorado Springs
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Coordinator RN ( Cardiovascular Unit )
Penrose Hospital
02.2016 - 03.2025
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Assisted in the recruitment, interviewing, selection process of qualified nursing personnel to maintain high-quality clinical staffing levels.
- Increased staff retention rates by fostering professional development opportunities and creating a supportive work environment.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency through effective scheduling and resource allocation.
- Prioritized urgent/emergency situations appropriately while also balancing routine care needs of patients.
Registered Nurse ( Cardiovascular Unit )
Penrose Hospital
09.2008 - 04.2014
- 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.
Registered Nurse ( Progressive Care Unit )
Blake Medical Center
05.1990 - 07.1999
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Manatee Community College
Bradenton, FL05-1990
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical protocols
- Resource allocation
- Staff recruitment
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) 0180642 - Colorado
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Progressive Care Registered Nurse (PCCN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
- NIH
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator RN ( Cardiovascular Unit )
Penrose Hospital
02.2016 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse ( Cardiovascular Unit )
Penrose Hospital
09.2008 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse ( Progressive Care Unit )
Blake Medical Center
05.1990 - 07.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Manatee Community College
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