MARK RUDNIK
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with extensive expertise in patient care management and case coordination. Demonstrated leadership in developing policies that enhance regulatory compliance and improve patient outcomes. Strong communicator with experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and training, dedicated to delivering high-quality holistic care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
NURSE (LPN)
Gentiva Hospice
07.2024 - Current
- Assess patient needs including physical, emotional, and spiritual care
- Assume case management responsibility and provide direct care
- Perform ongoing evaluations and assessments to revise initial plan of care as the needs of the patient change
- Supported patients and family members through compassionate care and guidance
- Collaborated with hospice personnel to ensure cohesive care and communication regarding patient plans
- Attended interdisciplinary group conferences to discuss patient care plans
- Utilize authorized coordinated and supervised contracted vendors to fulfill patient needs
- Coordinated community resources and programs to enhance support for patients and families
- Participate in on-call rotations and provide care and service after hours
NURSE (LPN)
Action Staffing Solutions
04.2018 - 07.2024
- Agency nurse caring for offenders within the Colorado Department of Corrections.
- Coordinated nursing care and managed daily clinic schedules as acting shift lead, enhancing operational flow.
- Administered medications to high volume of patients, maintaining accuracy and compliance with protocols.
- Executed general nursing tasks across multiple facilities, ensuring continuity of care for offenders.
CARE COORDINATOR
Health Solutions
12.2014 - 07.2017
- Care coordination for patients covered under government funded insurance plans
- Hospital discharge planning to address emergency department over-utilization
- Facilitated access for clients to community resources
- Coordinated follow-up care and arranged home health care services
Healthcare Technician I
Colorado Department of Corrections
08.2005 - 11.2014
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, focusing on medication management for diverse patient populations and conditions.
- Delivered general med/surg care for up to 32 patients, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols.
- Provide and manage nursing in a 32-bed infirmary
- Lead nurse and coordinator for the Hospice program, which provided holistic end of life care for offenders with terminal illnesses
- Coordinated HIV healthcare services for inmate population, facilitating timely access to treatments and support resources.
- Provided mental and behavioral health crisis care, effectively addressing urgent psychological needs in high-stress environments.
- Oversaw access to the Department of Corrections Electronic Health Record.
- Trained nurses on proper medication administration and Electronic Medication Administration Record keeping procedures.
Education
bachelor of science - business – healthcare administration
Western Governor’s University
Millcreek, UT10-2024
Certificate - LPN
Pueblo Community College, Fremont Campus
Cañon City, CO05-2003
Skills
- Active LPN license
- Nursing expertise
- Direct nursing care
- Patient care management
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Case management
- Patient advocacy
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
- American Heart BLS certified
- Regulatory compliance
- Policy development
- Schedule coordination
- Inventory management
- Cost management
- Team leadership
- Training development
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- interdisciplinary collaboration
References
- Rev. Major Rettig, Pastor, SonRise Church, (719) 545-0557, (303) 523-3626, major.rettig@sonrisepueblo.org
- Noriel Miralles, RN Case Manager, Gentiva Hospice, (719) 334-3841
- Jennifer Bowen, RN, (719) 354-1593, jbowen25@outlook.com
Certifications And Awards
- CompTIA Project+ Certified
- Health Solutions Distinguished Service Award
- Award of Excellence in Business Communication – Western Governors University
Licensure Skills And Abilities
PN.0041707, Highly developed nursing skills with decades of knowledge and experience, providing care to patients within a wide age-range, Extensive experience with Hospice certification and patient care management, Creation and upkeep of policies and procedures in a medical setting, including JCAHO regulations, Schedule Management, Supply and Budget Management, Leadership within my employment and the community, Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, presentations, and training, American Heart BLS Certified
Timeline
NURSE (LPN)
Gentiva Hospice
07.2024 - Current
NURSE (LPN)
Action Staffing Solutions
04.2018 - 07.2024
CARE COORDINATOR
Health Solutions
12.2014 - 07.2017
Healthcare Technician I
Colorado Department of Corrections
08.2005 - 11.2014
bachelor of science - business – healthcare administration
Western Governor’s University
Certificate - LPN
Pueblo Community College, Fremont Campus