Lively middle aged woman with numerous interests including reading puzzles bicycling and gardening I have excellent relationship with my family including my fur babies
Lisa Czyzniejewski
Registered Nurse
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Emerus 24 Hour Emergency Room
North Las Vegas , Nevada
02.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse ICU/ER/House Supervisor
Nellis Air Force Base
North Las Vegas, NV
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Successfully worked as charge nurse on rotational basis
Registered Nurse ICU/Emergency Room
Valley Healthcare Services
Las Vegas, NV
02.2005 - 02.2020
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Successfully worked as charge nurse on rotational basis
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, Illinois
08.1987 - 10.1995
- Provided optimal patient care on various units
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Worked as preceptor nurse and charge nurse
Education
Master of Science - Nursing: Diabetic Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 09.2015 - 08.2017
Associate of Arts - Nursing Education
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL 01.1989 - 08.1992
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harper Community College
Palatine, IL 09.1984 - 06.1986
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Professional bedside manner
Relationship building
Emotional intelligence
Palliative care awareness
High level of autonomy
[Specialization] ICU expert
Tracheostomy Care
HIPAA education
Emergency Procedures
Critical care
Performing EKGs
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Emerus 24 Hour Emergency Room
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse ICU/ER/House Supervisor
Nellis Air Force Base
03.2020 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Nursing: Diabetic Education
Capella University
09.2015 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse ICU/Emergency Room
Valley Healthcare Services
02.2005 - 02.2020
Associate of Arts - Nursing Education
University of St. Francis
01.1989 - 08.1992
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
08.1987 - 10.1995
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harper Community College
09.1984 - 06.1986