KRISTIN SZYMANSKI
Tinley Park,IL
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for intensive care patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center Level 1 Trauma
Oak Lawn, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Worked on a level 1 trauma center Cardiac Step-Down ICU since 07/05/2022
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assisted with bed-side medical procedures.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided information about the importance of physical activity in maintaining overall health.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Nursing Assistant
Advocate Christ Hospital
Oak Lawn, IL
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment
- Delivered high level of care to every patient
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Sales Associate
Target
Orland Park, IL
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals
- Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
Sales Associate
DSW
Orland Park, IL
02.2016 - 08.2019
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets
- Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections
- Met merchandise processing standards and maintained organized and accessible work area.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Tinley Park, IL05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
03.2022
Associate Degree - Applied Sciences
Moraine Valley Community College
08.2020
High School Diploma -
Two Oaks Academy
09.2019
Registered Nurse Basic Life Support Certified Nursing Assistant -
05.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Skills
- Ventilator Care
- Team Coordination
- Vital sign assessment
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Discharging and Admissions
- Critical Care
- IV Setup
- Direct Patient Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Care Planning
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Medication Administration
- High risk medication administration for life support
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Flow Sheet Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Epic EHR Management
- SBAR Communication
- LVAD care
- Patient and family teaching
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center Level 1 Trauma
07.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Advocate Christ Hospital
09.2020 - 07.2022
Sales Associate
Target
08.2019 - 07.2022
Sales Associate
DSW
02.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Associate Degree - Applied Sciences
Moraine Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Two Oaks Academy
Registered Nurse Basic Life Support Certified Nursing Assistant -
Certified Nursing Assistant -
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