Malgorzata Karpinski

Assisting and providing care to patients with chronic illnesses on a 25-bed cardiac-telemetry unit. As a registered nurse, I collaborate with staff members to achieve the best patient outcomes by educating the patients and family members, reviewing documentation, and implementing the latest evidence-based practices. When in the charge nurse role, I am responsible for overseeing patient care, including assessment, monitoring, and treatment.

Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting. Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient. Coordinated referrals for specialty services when needed. Assisted in the development of quality improvement initiatives within the clinic setting.

Assisted the podiatrist in implementing treatment of various foot, ankle, and lower leg conditions by confirming patient charts, preparing the exam room, tracking vital statistics, performing tests, and educating patients on proper foot care.

Wellness nurses perform health and wellness assessments, monitor vitals such as blood pressure and weight, and perform physical and behavioral health assessments. In addition, the wellness nurse monitors medications and treatment profiles to ensure patients are compliant with their regimen and educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.

Performed assessments and interventions at a 15-bed Intensive Care Unit for trauma and post-surgical patients. Collaborated with physicians to implement patient care plans. Administered medications that required calculation and titration. Provide adequate monitoring for patients on ventilators in the acute setting. Communicated with patients and their family members in a compassionate and non-technical manner.