Lois Renkiewicz
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Advent Health Orlando, specializing in critical care of neurological patients and patient advocacy. Excelled in delivering compassionate, holistic care, significantly enhancing patient and family satisfaction. Skilled in direct patient care and ACLS, with a strong focus on patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Orlando
2021.08 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to critically ill patients and families during life-altering or end-of-life situations providing empathy and support.
- Facilitated effective communication among interdisciplinary team, ensuring timely updates on patient status and progress.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying provider and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and discharge planning activities per facility and regulatory requirements.
- Advocated for patient autonomy and rights during decision-making processes, upholding ethical principles in critical care nursing practice.
- Assisted with invasive procedures such as central line insertion and intubation under physician supervision when needed.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Implemented advanced life support measures during emergent situation, stabilizing patient conditions and facilitating transfer to higher levels of care when necessary.
- Actively participated in facility and unit-based educational offerings in order to increase clinical knowledge, stay current with evidence-based practice, and provide specialized care to critically ill patients.
- Served as preceptor facilitating new graduate and transitioning nurses' orientation to the neurological critical care setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided education on disease process, provided procedures, and medications to facilitate patients informed consent.
Cosmetologist
Self Employed
2015.12 - 2021.08
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment by following strict sanitation guidelines and procedures.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing multiple clients simultaneously.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Developed strong rapport with clientele through consistent high-quality service, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2021
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Management of invasive monitoring devices.
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Neuromuscular Blockades - Train of Four Testing
- Management of Intracranial Seizure Monitoring patients and equipment.
- Relief Charge Nurse.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Orlando
2021.08 - Current
Cosmetologist
Self Employed
2015.12 - 2021.08
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
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