Marcylene Zahradka
Northpoint Recovery
Johnstown,CO
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Adept at enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based care and compassionate support, while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care. Committed to fostering a healing environment for patients and families.
Work History
Registered Nurse
7 Months- Administered medications and maintained accurate documentation aligned with care plans and facility protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized recovery support and nursing interventions.
- Educated patients on treatment expectations, medication use, and relapse prevention strategies.
- Observed changes in patient condition and escalated concerns to support timely clinical intervention.
- Adapted quickly to shifting patient needs while delivering compassionate, recovery-focused nursing support.
- Supported admissions and discharge processes by preparing nursing documentation and patient instructions.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
1 Year- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Reinforced compliance with infection control, safety, and confidentiality standards in daily care delivery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Supported admissions and discharge processes by preparing nursing documentation and patient instructions.
Registered Nurse
16 Years 6 Months- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed changes in patient condition and escalated concerns to support timely clinical intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Supported admissions and discharge processes by preparing nursing documentation and patient instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Patient care
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Care planning
Professional bedside manner
Taking vitals
Tracheostomy care
Lab result interpretation
Team coordination
Performing ekgs
Complex Problem-solving
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Intake and discharge
Emergency response
Maintaining privacy
Vaccine administration
Diabetes management
EMR / EHR
High level of autonomy
Chronic disease management
ADL assistance
Diabetes and nutrition education
Chest pain management
HIPAA education
Emotional intelligence
Hospice and palliative care
Long-term care
Geriatric nursing
Removing sutures
Palliative care awareness
Managing deadlines
Seizure management
Supply restocking
Certification
BSL Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northpoint Recovery
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Riverbend Health and Rehabilitation
03.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Registered Nurse
Legacy Living and Rehabilitation
06.2008 - 12.2024Read More
Gillette College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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