Michael Polomchak
Merrillville,IN
Summary
Dynamic leader and Registered RN with a proven track record in patient care management and team leadership. Excelled at Franciscan Health Crown Point by enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration and staff supervision. Skilled in patient record auditing and decision-making, consistently delivering quality care and operational excellence.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Franciscan Health Crown Point
03.2008 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Squadron Commander
United States Air Force Reserve
03.1991 - 07.2011
- Leader for Maintenance Operations for Air Force Reserves largest KC-135 unit. Multiple unit accolades while in command.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for unit members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INBachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, INSkills
- Team Leadership
- Registered RN
- Patient record auditing
- Decision-Making
- Patient Care Assignment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Staff Supervision
- Patient care management
Accomplishments
Daisy Award winner. Second nurse at Franciscan Health to be awarded prestigious international award.
Frequently recognized by peers and coworkers as clinical resource. Often called after hours for advice and information.
Certification
BLS, ACLS, ENPC certifications.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Franciscan Health Crown Point
03.2008 - Current
Squadron Commander
United States Air Force Reserve
03.1991 - 07.2011
BLS, ACLS, ENPC certifications.
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
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