Lydia Kravchick
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with experience working in home health care, inpatient physical rehabilitation, and hospital nursing. Skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Care
11.2018 - 05.2023
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living to assigned clients.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and empathetic communication skills.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
Allied Services Wilkes-Barre Rehab Hospital
03.1999 - 11.2020
- Night shift staff nurse responsible for coordinating and providing quality care on the following units: CVA and dialysis, traumatic brain injury, respiratory and cardiac unit, as well as the orthopedic unit. In addition, floated to the skilled nursing unit when needed.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Medical Center
06.1997 - 03.1999
- Staff nurse on a 46 bed unit specializing in the care of surgical patients, as well as medical, orthopedic, and oncology patients.
- Performed several roles including charge RN, team leader, and direct patient care provider.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate and improve the unit's nursing care system.
- Acted as preceptor to newly employed registered nurses.
Registered Nurse
Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.1997 - 06.1997
- Evening shift Charge RN on a 24-bed unit specializing in the care of orthopedic, CVA, and respiratory patients on ventilators.
- Worked directly with physical therapists, respiratory therapists, speech therapists, and dieticians to provide total patient care.
Registered Nurse
Harrisburg Hospital
06.1993 - 01.1997
- Staff nurse on a 42-bed unit specializing in the care of orthopedic and trauma patients.
- Encouraged patient involvement in the rehabilitative process.
- Involved in discharge planning including the placement of patients into rehab facilities, extended care facilities, and home health care.
- Participated in monthly unit staff meetings and attended numerous inservices and seminars to expand nursing knowledge and skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PASkills
- Patient care management
- Medication administration
- Thorough patient assessments
- Documentation proficiency
- Effective clinical decision-making skills
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Care
11.2018 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Allied Services Wilkes-Barre Rehab Hospital
03.1999 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Medical Center
06.1997 - 03.1999
Registered Nurse
Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.1997 - 06.1997
Registered Nurse
Harrisburg Hospital
06.1993 - 01.1997
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
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