Summary
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Work History
Education
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LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
REFERENCES
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Michelle Wengrzynek

Drums,PA

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven expertise in patient care, medication administration, and patient education, honed at Penn State Hershey Medical Center and other notable institutions. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and improving outcomes through evidence-based interventions. Skilled in EMR systems and adept at fostering patient and family advocacy, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in healthcare. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Penn State Hershey Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
  • MAY 2019- DECEMBER 2019 worked as an Oncology nurse at the inpatient department for oncology.
  • JANUARY 2020- FEBRUARY 2021 worked as a covid hotline nurse for employee health and the MRI department.
  • FEBRUARY 2021 to present, works a the EMPLOYEE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
  • Administered employee vaccinations as per requirement of the CDC and department of health prior to employee's start date. (Flu, MMR, VZV, HEP-B and TDAP)
  • Draw bloodwork for Hepatitis B, IGRA, MMR, VZVG titers.
  • Conduct mask fit testing for employees.
  • Assist employees during blood borne pathogen injuries and splash injuries to ensure they are not contracting HIV, HEP-C, HEP-B and other blood borne illnesses from a source to victim injury during procedures.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2019
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
  • Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.

IV Pharmacy Technician

Bioscript
03.2016 - 01.2018
  • Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste materials following institutional policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for employees.
  • Upheld a high standard of aseptic technique in the preparation of parenteral nutrition solutions, promoting positive patient outcomes.
  • Provided excellent customer service when interacting with patients or their caregivers during medication pick-up or delivery processes.
  • Improved workflow efficiency by regularly updating and organizing the inventory of medications, supplies, and equipment.
  • Collaborated effectively with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to address patient needs related to IV therapy.
  • Fostered a team-oriented work environment by actively collaborating with pharmacy colleagues and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Facilitated continuous learning within the pharmacy team through active participation in staff training sessions and educational workshops on relevant topics such as aseptic technique or new drug therapies.
  • Contributed to quality assurance efforts by conducting regular audits of sterile compounding processes and documentation.
  • Ensured patients received timely therapy by accurately interpreting physician orders for IV medications and communicating any discrepancies promptly.
  • Maintained accurate records of controlled substances following all federal, state, and institutional regulations.
  • Participated in departmental process improvement initiatives by analyzing medication error reports, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to reduce the risk of future errors.
  • Reduced medication errors with diligent attention to detail when calculating dosages and measuring ingredients.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Mitigated risks associated with mixing incompatible drugs by staying current on compatibility data from reliable sources such as Micromedex or Trissel's Handbook on Injectable Drugs.
  • Optimized resource utilization by closely monitoring stock levels and placing orders for essential supplies as needed.
  • Enhanced medication safety by accurately preparing and dispensing IV medications according to established protocols.
  • Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
  • Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.

Data Entry Pharmacy Technician

Pharmscript, LLC
11.2015 - 03.2016
  • Demonstrated adaptability in learning new software tools used for prescription management, contributing to a seamless transition between systems when necessary.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication with colleagues, providing assistance when needed.
  • Facilitated timely order processing by promptly entering customer information and medication details into the database.
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to address discrepancies or issues related to prescriptions, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.

Pharmacy Technician

Specialty Rx Pharmacy
06.2012 - 11.2015

1. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN:

*Printing medication orders for each patient in a facility, pulling medication and refilling prescription orders.

*Scanning in orders into the system for submission for final checking and final review for the Pharmacists.


2. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN DATA ENTRY REFILLS DEPARTMENT:

*Processing data refill orders faxed by the nursing longterm facilities, accepting phone calls and entering refill orders by facilities.


3. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CUSTOMER SERVICE:

*Accepting phone calls to attend to nursing facility nurse's complaints, requests and concerns about medications for the patients and processing orders.

*Triaging and clarifying orders for the Data Entry coders as well as refilling medication ordered on the phone by the nurses.


4. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN DATA ENTRY CODER:

*Processing new order medications from the facility, admitting new patients and entering their regular medications from the patient's order sheet from the facility.

*Reading prescriptions and transcribing the orders for the pharmacists to do the final review before refilling.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, PHILIPPINES
03.2009

High School Diploma -

ST. SCHOLASTICA'S ACADEMY
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, PHILIPPINES
03.2004

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care Planning
  • Physical assessments
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Licensed RN
  • Family Education
  • Taking vitals
  • EMR Systems
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Intake and discharge
  • Emergency Response
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Vaccine administration
  • ADL Assistance
  • HIPAA Education
  • Feeding pumps understanding
  • CERNER AND READY SET use
  • Call triaging
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Supply Restocking
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF NURSING LICENSE:

December 27, 2017

License #: 743639


PENNSYLVANIA STATE BOARD OF NURSING LICENSE: 

JANUARY 9, 2018

License #: RN714411


REFERENCES

CHERYL JUDGE:

PHARMACIST MANAGER (YEARS 2016-2017)

BIOSCRIPT INC

CONTACT: (570) 840-4033


JENNIFER KRAUSE

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

SPECIALTY RX

CONTACT: (908) 591-5735


PAULA ABRASIA:

COWORKER/ LONG TIME FRIEND

RN AT NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN

CONTACT: (732) 524-8688


SUSAN MATTEI

MANAGER

PENNSTATE HEALTH HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER

CONTACT: (610) 324-0916

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Penn State Hershey Medical Center
05.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2019

IV Pharmacy Technician

Bioscript
03.2016 - 01.2018

Data Entry Pharmacy Technician

Pharmscript, LLC
11.2015 - 03.2016

Pharmacy Technician

Specialty Rx Pharmacy
06.2012 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

RIVERSIDE COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

ST. SCHOLASTICA'S ACADEMY
Michelle Wengrzynek