Marsela Kuka
Huntingdon Valley,PA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Detail-oriented Medical and Health Services Manager passionate about facilitating excellent patient care. Adept at designing and implementing policies and procedures. Motivated team builder and supervisor focused on driving team collaboration. Knowledgeable patient representative offers demonstrated skills in case management and service coordination. Expertly handles complaints, inquiries and service questions to meet patients' access needs and correct problems related to care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Nazareth Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
11.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure prior to, during and after procedure.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters such as ECG signals, pressures and oxygen saturation levels throughout the procedure.
- Assisted in the preparation of patients for cardiac catheterization procedures by reviewing medical history, administering medications and performing physical assessments.
- Performed scrub duties to assist cardiologists with interventional cardiovascular procedures.
- Administered conscious sedation to ensure comfort of patients undergoing endovascular interventions.
- Assisted radiologists in interventional radiology procedures, such as catheterizations, angioplasties and biopsies.
- Initiated emergency interventions when needed during a procedure or post-procedure recovery period.
- Recognized potential complications related to interventional radiology procedures and took appropriate action to address them.
Co-Owner
Star Home Health Care, LLC
Philadelphia, PA
09.2020 - Current
- Established policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Managed day-to-day business operations including staffing, inventory management, budgeting, accounting, and payroll processing.
- Directed and supervised home health care staff, including hiring and training new personnel.
- Monitored the quality of services provided by home health aides and ensured compliance with applicable regulations.
- Ensured that all documentation related to home health care services was accurate and up-to-date.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, preparing reports, maintaining records, ordering supplies.
- Implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nazareth Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
02.2016 - Current
- Provide nursing care to emergency department patients, handling multiple medical emergencies including stroke, cardiac arrest, car accidents, head injuries, gunshot wounds, poisoning, and births.
- Supervise LPNs and ED techs each shift directing daily duties and delegating.
- Assumed charge nurse position and leadership while implementing proper organizational priority in emergency situations, critical patients, and stable patients.
- Developed and constituted strategy plan to advance standards on the unit improve overall patient care outcomes and well-being.
- Mentoring, orienting, and training new graduate nurses, educating and guiding in both clinical skills and workplace competencies.
- Handled intubations, defibrillators, blood transfusions, IV’s, and other necessary clinical procedures as part of the patient care plan.
- Built trust and working report with staff, patients and family members to enable effective communication of instructions and other information pertaining to the patients well- being and care.
- Collaborate with healthcare team to provide high-quality care to a diverse population of patients.
- Administrate medications under a physician's order; anticipate and monitor for side effects.
- Prioritize and delegate in a safe effective and timely manner.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments, assessing and monitoring patients' conditions, and communicating with physicians regarding patient progress.
- Performed interventional radiology procedures such as angioplasty, thrombolysis, embolization, stenting, biopsy and drainage.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for each patient.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any changes in a patient's condition or needs during a procedure.
- Assisted in the installation of medical equipment prior to use in order to ensure safety and accuracy of procedure.
- Conducted pre-procedure assessments to evaluate patient's condition and determine appropriateness for treatment.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options and post-treatment care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Facilitated discharge planning process to ensure continuity of care after leaving the facility.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nazareth Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA05-2014
Skills
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Interventional Radiology Procedures
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Documentation
- Trauma Recovery
- Business Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Emergency Response
Languages
Albanian
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- CPR/BLS CERTIFICATION, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
- ACLS CERTIFICATION
- PALS CERTIFICATION
- CRITICAL CARE CERIFICATION
- STROKE CERTIFICATION
Accomplishments
- DEAN’S AWARD (2011-2012)
- SIGMA THETA TAU, NURSING HONOR SOCIETY (SPRING 2014)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Nazareth Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Co-Owner
Star Home Health Care, LLC
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
06.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
08.2018 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nazareth Hospital
02.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nazareth Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Holy Family University