Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
References
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Generic

MAGDALENA A. WIELGUS

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Highly-motivated, dedicated and compassionate Surgical Oncology RN with desire to take on new-challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Brings 10+ years of nursing experience.

Seeking to advance work experience and education in the field of nursing and to continue executing strong decision-making skills in demanding environment. Strong multi-tasking and critical thinking skills.

Presently pursuing enrollment into Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing at Chamberlain University with a goal of obtaining a Masters degree in the near future.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SR PROFESSIONAL STAFF RN SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

UPMC Shadyside Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2023 - Current
  • Nursing care of patients recovering from post-surgical procedures for the treatment of life-altering cancers (cytoreductive surgery, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, Whipple procedures, colon and liver resection, liver resections, and other abdominal/rectal procedures.
  • Nursing care of many different types of tubes, drains and catheters ( wound vacs, ostomies, feeding tubes, Jackson Pratt drains, pigtail catheters, chest tubes).
  • Administration and monitoring of different IV therapies ( IV fluids and electrolyte therapy, IV anticoagulant therapy, TPN (total parenteral nutrition), IV antihypertensives and IVP medication administration, SQ and IM injections.
  • Telemetry skills.
  • Delivers information regarding care and medications to patients, families and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

UPMC HILLMAN CANCER CENTER
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Collaborating with clinician-scientists and other multidisciplinary departments to ensure smooth coordination and treatment plans of clinical research studies comprised of current patient load of over 20 participants and over 10 research protocols in Brain & Breast cancer departments.
  • Utilizing multiple communication methods to facilitate the effective conduct of research.
  • Using a variety of resources and strategies to manage the care of patients participating in research, ensuring compliance with protocols, procedures, assessments, and reporting requirements.
  • Providing detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the research study as well as delivers leadership to the research team in ensuring collection of source data and completion of documentation that validates the integrity of the research.

RN STAFF NURSE & RN SUPERVISOR

INTELYCARE, INC
Quincy, MA
03.2021 - Current
  • Providing per-diem, skilled and professional nursing via self-scheduling on-demand assignments at wide-range of LTAC/SNF facilities in the state of PA.
  • Supervisory experience in RN Supervisor position Post-ventilator and tracheostomy care experience.
  • Adherence to strict infection control policies during Covid-19 pandemic

RN STAFF NURSE & RN SUPERVISOR

DEDICATED NURSING ASSOCIATES , INC
Delmont, PA
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Provided per-diem, skilled and professional nursing via self-scheduling on-demand assignments at wide-range of LTAC/SNF facilities in the state of PA.
  • Initiated resuscitative measures to reduce disability and death from acute circulatory and respiratory emergencies.
  • RN Supervisor role

RN STAFF NURSE & RN SUPERVISOR

PROMEDICA SKILLED NURSING, REHABILITATION CARE
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2010 - 06.2021
  • Supervisory experience in RN Supervisor position entailing staff supervision, shift staffing and schedule reassignment, and oversight of facility operations to comply with policies while on duty.
  • Post-Acute Stroke Care Curriculum Program Completion and Certification through Allegheny Health Network collaboration with Promedica / ManorCare as part of HN StrokeCare Program (2018). NIHSS Certification (2017). Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) RN Curriculum Completion and Certification through Allegheny Health Network collaboration with Promedica/ ManorCare as a part of HN CHF Program (2019). LVAD and LifeVest Nursing.
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) RN Curriculum Program Completion and Certification through Allegheny Health Network collaboration with Promedica/ ManorCare as a part of HN COPD Program (2019).
  • Progressive post - hospital nursing care in cardiac, respiratory, orthopedic, oncology, geriatric, psychiatric, diabetic, wound recovery, post-transplant, hospice.

Education

BSN - SCIENCE OF NURSING

CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING
09.2024

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE - NURSING

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY
05.2010

Monster Diversity Leadership Program Participant -

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
01.2008

Skills

  • Fluent in English and Polish language
  • Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
  • Nurse Collaboration
  • New Staff Orientation
  • Charge Nurse
  • Teamwork & Leadership
  • Communication & Professionalism Dependability, Dedication & Strong Work Ethic
  • Equity & Inclusivity
  • Cultural Diversity Awareness
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Phlebotomy skills
  • Emergency Response

Languages

  • Fluent in English and Polish language

References

References available upon request

Affiliations

  • PHEAA Nursing Education Grant Recipient
  • Community College of Allegheny County Honors Program
  • Community College of Allegheny County Dean's List
  • Phi Theta Kappa International Honorary Society Membership

Certification

  • PA Registered Nurse License RN 620765
  • Basic Arrythmia Training - 2023
  • Basic Life Support Certification - 2023
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support - 2023

Timeline

SR PROFESSIONAL STAFF RN SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

UPMC Shadyside Hospital
01.2023 - Current

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

UPMC HILLMAN CANCER CENTER
09.2021 - 12.2022

RN STAFF NURSE & RN SUPERVISOR

INTELYCARE, INC
03.2021 - Current

RN STAFF NURSE & RN SUPERVISOR

DEDICATED NURSING ASSOCIATES , INC
04.2020 - 04.2021

RN STAFF NURSE & RN SUPERVISOR

PROMEDICA SKILLED NURSING, REHABILITATION CARE
09.2010 - 06.2021

BSN - SCIENCE OF NURSING

CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE - NURSING

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY

Monster Diversity Leadership Program Participant -

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
MAGDALENA A. WIELGUS