Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
ACTIVITIES
Multiple Daisy Nominations
Languages
Timeline
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Maxim Kozusev

St. Charles,MO

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated nurse with nearly three years of experience at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, complemented by two years as a Patient Care Technician. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a supportive healthcare environment. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care delivery and patient satisfaction. Passionate about continuous professional development and staying current with best practices in nursing.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse - Vascular PCU

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St Louis, MO
11.2025 - Current
  • Delivered comprehensive patient care, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols and standards.
  • Conducted thorough assessments and monitored vital signs for acute care patients consistently.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and promote safety.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Nurse - Colorectal/Urology Nurse

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St Louis, MO
06.2023 - 11.2025
  • Oversaw pre-operative and post-operative care for patients in GI/GU surgical services.
  • Specialty surgeries, wound management, and critical thinking are a regular part of the job with an additional focus on patient education for home care and recovery.
  • Delivered comprehensive patient care, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols and standards.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and promote safety.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatment plans effectively.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development within the team.

Nurse Extern

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Focusing on learning and implementing RN-level duties for my future graduate position in order to deliver the best and safest care to future patients. Duties include those of Clinical Partner with the addition of medicine administration, assessment and evaluation of patient status, and holistic care.

Clinical Partner

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Providing the best patient-centered care by focusing on patient comfort and safety by taking timely vitals and assessments, relaying important information to RN, and working as a team player.

Work Crew

Lake Center Marina
06.2010 - 10.2022
  • Maintenance of docks and grounds, customer care, operation of heavy machinery, and teamwork are just some things I have learned over the years of working here.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Webster University
St. Louis, MO
05-2026

Associate Degree - Nursing

St. Charles Community College
05-2023

International Baccalaureate Diploma - undefined

Suncoast Community High School
05-2015

Skills

  • Evaluating and monitoring patient needs
  • Ensuring patient safety and comfort
  • Knowledgeable about patient education
  • Wound Care
  • Teamwork
  • Compassion

ACTIVITIES

  • While I am not able to translate in a professional manner, I do speak, read, and write Russian. I still read Russian literature and communicate with family members abroad.
  • I enjoy outdoor physical activities such as hiking, swimming, wakeboarding, snowboarding, and rollerblading. When the weather does not allow for outdoor activities, I enjoy an occasional movie or video game if time allows.
  • My current focus has been creative worldbuilding for tabletop role-playing games and working on creative teambuilding exercises in such settings.

Multiple Daisy Nominations

Received four Daisy pins over my current tenure at BJH.

Languages

Russian
Limited Working

Timeline

Nurse - Vascular PCU

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
11.2025 - Current

Nurse - Colorectal/Urology Nurse

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
06.2023 - 11.2025

Nurse Extern

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis
03.2023 - 06.2023

Clinical Partner

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis
07.2022 - 03.2023

Work Crew

Lake Center Marina
06.2010 - 10.2022

International Baccalaureate Diploma - undefined

Suncoast Community High School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Webster University

Associate Degree - Nursing

St. Charles Community College
Maxim Kozusev