Maria Rylka
Honesdale,PA
Summary
Offers strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Works well in fast-paced environments managing multiple tasks and providing timely treatments and support. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy and evidence-based practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ellen Memorial Health Care Center
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
LPN
Trails End Camp
07.2024 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Streamlined medication administration processes resulting in reduced errors.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects in a timely manner.
- Improved infection control measures within the camp setting through regular hand hygiene education campaigns.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LPN
Revolutionary Home Health
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Certified Medical Assistant
The Wright Center
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Measured patient spirometry.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Fortis Institute - Scranton
Scranton, PA10.2023
Medical Assisting
Fortis Institute - Scranton
Scranton, PA01.2020
Nursing Assistance
Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA12.2010
High School Diploma -
Honesdale High School
Honesdale, PA05.2006
Skills
- Patient-Focused Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Punctual and Reliable
- Documenting Behaviors
- Patient Relations
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Relationship Building
- Adaptable
- Vital Signs
- Patient Advocacy
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Compassionate Care
- Home healthcare
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Family Communication
- Clinical judgment
- Patient evaluations
- Patient relationship building
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Health Education
- Writing reports
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Charting
- Patient Education
- Patient Observation
- Specimen Collection
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Quality Assessments
- Compassionate Communication
- Compassionate
- Venipuncture
- Specimen handling
- Patient confidentiality
- Pediatric Care
Timeline
LPN
Trails End Camp
07.2024 - Current
LPN
Revolutionary Home Health
12.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
The Wright Center
01.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ellen Memorial Health Care Center
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Fortis Institute - Scranton
Medical Assisting
Fortis Institute - Scranton
Nursing Assistance
Lackawanna College
High School Diploma -
Honesdale High School
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