Monika Klecha
Canton,CT
Summary
Highly-motivated New Grad Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
UCONN Health Center
Farmington, Connecticut
01.2011 - Current
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists to streamline workflow, enhancing efficiency in the anesthesia delivery process.
- Trained and mentored junior anesthesia technicians, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and teamwork.
- Conducted regular inventory checks and restocked anesthesia supplies, minimizing delays in surgical procedures.
- Implemented new sterilization protocols, significantly reducing equipment contamination risks and improving patient safety.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
- Changed breathing tubing and suction canisters between cases.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments and equipment used in the OR following established protocols.
- Cleaned and restocked carts in operating rooms for general surgery and labor and delivery.
- Checked expiration dates on all medications prior to use in order to ensure safety of patients.
- Coordinated and set up supplies and equipment for planned procedures.
- Kept work areas and equipment clean and sanitized for optimal protection.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient comfort before, during, and after surgery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UCONN Health Center
Farmington
12.2009 - 01.2011
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring comfort and promoting independence in personal care routines.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, enhancing patient safety and timely medical
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and fostering effective communication.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern Connecticut Community College
Winsted, CT 01.2025 - 02.2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Anesthesia equipment
- Sterilization protocols
- Medication safety
- Team collaboration
- Surgical preparation
- Workflow optimization
- Emergency response
- Operating room protocols
Languages
German
Professional
Polish
Professional
Certification
- BSL certified
- CPI certified
Timeline
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern Connecticut Community College
01.2025 - 02.2026
Anesthesia Technician
UCONN Health Center
01.2011 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
UCONN Health Center
12.2009 - 01.2011