Kristin Szymanski
Falling Waters,WV
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at both Meritus Medical Center and Berkeley Medical Center, excelling in critical care and patient education. Proven leader in quality improvement initiatives, adept in ACLS and BLS protocols. Recognized for mentoring new staff and fostering collaborative relationships, enhancing patient outcomes and team performance in high-pressure environments. Searching for a new specialty to enhance my knowledge of the nursing practice in the perioperative setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Summit Medical Staffing
Hagerstown, MD And Martinsburg, WV
11.2021 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care as a Float Nurse across various specialty unit, including Med-Surg, IMC, PCU, and Observation ED.
- Adapted to diverse medical environments ensuring high quality care delivery in each setting.
- Actively participated in emergency situations, demonstrating strong critical thinking skills and utilizing ACLS driven protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
- Served as resource nurse on several medical-surgical and PCU units, offering guidance on policies, procedures and best practices.
- Instructed and mentored 20+ newly hired nurses, facilitating integration into the healthcare team and fostering a supportive atmosphere throughout the orientation process.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
Registered Nurse, IMC and Observation
Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments, monitoring patient vitals and identifying changes in condition promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of care plans and outcomes.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and help eliminate non-compliance outcomes.
- Developed rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communications during difficult times.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- performed emergency medical medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and Trauma assessments and other stabilizing interventions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPPA laws and prevent data breaches.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and employee satisfaction by participating in several hospital wide committees including, Nursing Innovations Committee, Joy at Work Committee, and Diabetes Council and Weekly Quality Care Rounds with leading hospital executives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Towson University
Baltimore, MD12-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD12-2017
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Dysrhythmia course through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Previous National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Primary preceptor and educator for new nursing staff
- Nurse leadership through several hospital wide committee
- Electronic Health records systems including EPIC and Meditech
- HIPPA adhearance and education
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Summit Medical Staffing
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, IMC and Observation
Meritus Medical Center
02.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Towson University
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Hagerstown Community College