KORZU KANGAR
Canton
Summary
Have worked diligently in the Surgical ICU, providing complex nursing care to critically ill and postoperative patients: managing vasopressors and sedation per pts'need. Closely monitoring and informing the doctors of any deterioration in the patient's condition. I have also worked on the ICU step-down unit, managing patients who are not sick enough for ICU and informing the doctor if their care has to be escalated for ICU. I'm longing to join your hospital as one of its incredible staff members
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
DMC Sinai Grace Hospital
Detroit, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Utilized advanced monitoring systems to track vital signs and detect early complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered critical medications and monitored patient responses in high-acuity environments.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions and adjustments.
- Educated patients and families on complex medical information, fostering understanding and compliance with care plans.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to enhance patient safety and improve quality of care in ICU settings.
Registered Nurse
Corewell Health
Dearborn, MI
10.2022 - Current
- Work with severely ill patients with acute stroke that receive TPA, and need close and constant neurological monitoring
- Maintain prescribed blood pressure and HR parameters with titratable drips like Cardene and Cardizem.
- Monitor post-op pts that had craniotomy, craniectomy, angiograms, evacuation of bleeds and clots, embolization, stent placement and work closely with the Neurosurgical team to implement the plan of care, intervene and report any deviation from expected outcome.
- Care for patients that are mechanically intubated to protect their airways and titrate gtts like fentanyl, propofol and precedex for desired sedation.
- Monitor and care for traumatic brain injured pts and observe their response to treatment.
- Work with neurologists to manage and prevent seizures and seizure-like activities with medications, implement seizure precautions for the safety of patients, amplify the importance of taking home meds and to follow recommendations from the health care team.
- Provide care for pts in acute DKA :constantly check blood glucose and titrate insulin g' and give required IV fluids per algorithm while observing the anion gap.
- Manage heparin infusion for patients with PE, check aPTT at required intervals and titrate heparin gtt base on the aPTT level.
Nurse Extern
Corewell Health
Taylor, MI
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked under the supervision of a Registered Nurse assessed and treated pts (administered meds, provided dressing change, gave recommended diet).
- Advocated for pts and family, helped with personal hygiene and reported pts' response to treatment to the doctors, NPs or PAs.
Student Nurse
Ascension Hospital
Detroit, MI
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
- Gained experience providing patient care in a variety of settings.
- Provided direct patient care, such as taking vital signs, measuring intake and output, collecting specimens.
- Performed basic nursing skills including wound dressing changes and catheter insertion and removal.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Oakland University
Rochester, MI08-2022
Skills
- NIHSS certified
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- Telemetry interpretation
- Management of stable and unstable vented patients
- Fluent knowledge in EPIC and Citrix charting systems
- Acquaintance with vasoactive gtts and sedation titration
- Exceptional organization and time management skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DMC Sinai Grace Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Corewell Health
10.2022 - Current
Nurse Extern
Corewell Health
05.2022 - 10.2022
Student Nurse
Ascension Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Oakland University