LAURA GORECKI
HALF MOON BAY,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Cardiac Catheterization Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates expertise in maintaining composure under pressure while effectively managing challenging patients and high-stress situations. Possesses a strong ability to build meaningful relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful demeanor, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Committed to delivering high-quality care that prioritizes patient well-being and satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Critical Care
Veterans Affairs Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams, fostering strong relationships to ensure comprehensive patient care in a critical care setting.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and providing high-quality care in critical situations.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to fluctuating workloads while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure, effectively managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Served as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical situations, offering evidence-based recommendations and expertise gained from years of experience in critical care nursing.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Cardiac Catheterization/ critical care units.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols and actively monitoring for potential complications.
- Provided expert clinical judgment during rapidly evolving situations, initiating appropriate interventions to maximize patient outcomes.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between departments by coordinating patient transfers and maintaining open lines of communication with other healthcare professionals.
- Implemented individualized care plans based on thorough assessment data, regularly evaluating plan effectiveness and adjusting as needed to promote optimal recovery trajectories.
Registered Nurse
Sutter Mills Peninsula
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel RN
Aureus Medical Staffing
09.2014 - 01.2022
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
- Performed fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
RN Diploma - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA05.2010
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Examination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Intervention
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Cardiovascular monitoring
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Airway management
- Sedation management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced life support
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
Veterans Affairs Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sutter Mills Peninsula
01.2022 - 01.2023
Cardiac Cath Lab Travel RN
Aureus Medical Staffing
09.2014 - 01.2022
RN Diploma - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
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