Margaret Lowisz
Brush Prairie,WA
Summary
Results-oriented and self-motivated professional with over 16 year of experience as a Critical Care Nurse. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
Salmon Creek , WA
10.2022 - Current
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
- Educated families on proper homecare techniques for post-discharge planning purposes.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to manage complex medical cases requiring immediate attention.
- Developed strategies to improve quality of care outcomes through implementation of best practices.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, family members and healthcare staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Clinical Educator, Arctic Sun Division
BD
Franklin Lakes, NJ
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated training programs to ensure staff are meeting the standards of quality and safety in patient care.
- Collaborated with internal departments such as sales, marketing, regulatory affairs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Provided clinical education to healthcare professionals on the use of medical devices and products.
- Organized webinars and workshops for healthcare providers in various settings such as hospitals, clinics.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as conferences or seminars in order to stay abreast of current industry trends.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
OHSU Hillsboro Medical Center
Hillsboro, OR
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Organ Donation Coordinator
Pacific Northwest Transplant Bank
Portland, OR
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed full process of organ procurement
- Utilized healthcare knowledge, expertise, independent industry specific judgement and medical protocols to coordinate all aspects of organ donation for transplant and research
- Collaborated with the Donation and Family Advocate team to facilitate authorization or disclosure with the legal NOK and accurately conducts a donor risk assessment interview with identified surrogate of the potential organ donor
- Provided real-time education to hospital staff about the donation process,
- Collaborated with transplant centers and transplant teams through the allocation and recovery process
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Medical Solutions
Omaha, NE
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Full range of RN scope of practice skills
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Littleton Adventist Hospital
Littleton, CO
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Full range of RN scope of practice skills
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
North Suburban Medical Center
Thornton, CO
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Full range of RN scope of practice
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
08.2007 - 08.2014
- Full Range of RN scope of practice
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology With A Minor in Chemistry
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2004
Skills
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Technology Proficiency
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Complex Information Interpretation
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking
Certification
- RN - Registered Nurse
- ACLS - AHA
- BLS Educator - AHA
- NIHSS
Languages
Polish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 06.2022
Clinical Educator, Arctic Sun Division
BD
10.2020 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
OHSU Hillsboro Medical Center
08.2020 - 07.2021
Organ Donation Coordinator
Pacific Northwest Transplant Bank
08.2018 - 08.2020
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Medical Solutions
03.2017 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Littleton Adventist Hospital
05.2016 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
North Suburban Medical Center
08.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
08.2007 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Science - Biology With A Minor in Chemistry
University of Illinois At Chicago
- RN - Registered Nurse
- ACLS - AHA
- BLS Educator - AHA
- NIHSS
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