Monica Lukacs
Tampa,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dependable Registered Nurse with a strong desire to positively impact patient care. Skilled in delivering timely and effective treatment while maintaining a calm and composed demeanor. Collaborative team player dedicated to fostering workplace satisfaction and patient healing through guidance and support. Holds an active compact RN License, current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Home Healthcare Inc.
Tampa , Florida
2024.06 - Current
- Conducted home visits to assess safety of living environment for elderly or disabled clients.
- Educated patients regarding their diagnosis and treatment plan while promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessment data and nursing interventions in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols in order to prevent spread of disease within the community.
- Assessed and evaluated patient's condition, including physical and psychological status, to develop individualized care plans.
- Participated in multidisciplinary case conferences regarding complex cases requiring special attention or input from various healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health team members to plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Instructed patients in proper self-care techniques such as medication administration or wound dressing changes.
- Performed delegated medical tasks such as monitoring glucose levels for diabetic patients or catheterizations when necessary.
- Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
Pre-op/PACU RN
Brandon Surgery Center
Brandon , FL
2021.08 - 2024.06
- Conducts thorough evaluation of patients in the outpatient setting prior to surgery
- Delivered individualized nursing care that ensured patient safety during the postoperative/post-anesthesia period
- Monitors and executes physician's orders for patients in both preoperative and postoperative stages.
- Assessed, strategized, executed, and recorded nursing interventions within a pre-operating and post-anesthesia care unit environment.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Coordinated shift activities including staffing assignments, delegated duties, and managed staff breaks.
- Assisted with developing clinical pathways designed to improve efficiency while promoting cost effective measures within the organization.
- Provided leadership by serving as a role model for professional behavior while promoting a safe working environment.
Nursing Medical/Surgical
Lakeland Regional Hospital
LAKELAND , Florida
2020.10 - 2021.08
- Ensure high-quality patient care by performing rounds and speaking directly with patients and their families to gather feedback for exceptional patient care
- Participate in hospital performance improvement activities to improve safety and patient outcomes
- Work closely with all health care providers to facilitate and coordinate efficient, effective, and quality patient care
- Perform nursing care in an organized and systemic manner
- Provide individualized education for the patient, family, and or caregiver throughout the continuum of care.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Rasmussen School of Nursing
Tampa, FL03.2020
Real Estate Sales Associate -
Bob Hogue School of Real Estate
Tampa, FL06.2016
Pre-requisites for Associate Degree in Nursing -
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL10.2010
Skills
- RN Med surg
- Honest and Caring Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- English
- Hungarian
- Patient Assessments
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Case Management
- Phlebotomy blood draws
- In-home care services
- Direct Patient Care
- Post-Surgical Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes management
- Patient Management
- Electronic Medical Records
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Digitalcompetency
Experienced with Cerner digital charting and Eaglesoft.
Languages
- English
- Hungarian
Languages
English
Professional
Hungarian
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Home Healthcare Inc.
2024.06 - Current
Pre-op/PACU RN
Brandon Surgery Center
2021.08 - 2024.06
Nursing Medical/Surgical
Lakeland Regional Hospital
2020.10 - 2021.08
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Rasmussen School of Nursing
Real Estate Sales Associate -
Bob Hogue School of Real Estate
Pre-requisites for Associate Degree in Nursing -
Hillsborough Community College
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
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