Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Military Experience
Volunteer History
References
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Monika Ostrowski

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

7-eleven
02.2021 - 01.2024
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.

Home Health Nurse

Charlotte McGinn
01.2015 - 11.2018
  • Served as a reliable resource for family seeking guidance on navigating complex healthcare systems and advocating for their loved ones' needs.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

Concrete, Brick, Block and Stone Laborer

JAM Foundations
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
  • Completed various concrete finishing tasks including screeding, edging, and floating for high-quality results.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by assisting in the setup and dismantling of concrete forms and frameworks.
  • Inspected concrete structures for complete fills, defects, or damage.
  • Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.

Charge RN

Bayside Health And Rehabilitation Center
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Estate Care Provider for Grandfather and Mother

Linda Porter
10.2013 - 10.2014
  • Schedule and provide transportation to various appointments, businesses, and relocation of important belongings
  • Provide, schedule and arrange care for maintenance of residence
  • Provide communication, maintain and organize all paperwork, bills, and banking information
  • Provide assistance with care of estate.

Health Care Surrogate for Grandfather

William D. Smith
09.2013 - 10.2013
  • Diagnosed with a Terminal Grade 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme
  • Schedule all medical appointments
  • Stay by bed side to ensure that communication with medical team is understood and thoroughly explained
  • Provide medical decisions pertaining to care
  • Maintain medical records
  • Maintain medications
  • Provide varied ADLs
  • Investigated and made decisions about post inpatient options for health care.

Registered Nurse

Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume Med/Surg setting.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Home Care provider

12.2011 - 07.2013
  • Schedule and provide transportation to medical appointments
  • Attend medical appointments and procedures as advocate for my patients, ensure that communication between the patient and medical team is understood and explained thoroughly
  • Maintain and administer medications
  • Provide varied ADLs.

Home Care provider

10.2009 - 09.2010
  • Provide varied ADLs
  • Maintain and administer topical, oral and subcutaneous medications.

Home Care provider

12.2008 - 09.2009
  • Schedule and provide transportation to medical appointments
  • Maintain and administer medications
  • Provide varied ADLs.

Homemaker

07.1998 - 09.2008

Electronics Technician

United States Coast Guard
10.1990 - 07.1998
  • Maintained repair parts accountability at two sites, Transmitter site, Virginia Beach VA and Receiver site, Chesapeake VA
  • Responsible for the receipt, stowage, issue and procurement of all Electronic repair parts and Hazardous Material for divisional work centers.
  • Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
  • Reduced downtime for critical systems by providing timely maintenance and repair services.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

MCI School of Health Science of ECPI University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

General Studies

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, Virginia

Skills

  • Microsoft applications proficiency
  • Medication Administration
  • Family advocacy
  • ADL Assistance
  • Infection Control
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Home care
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Certification

  • Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Multistate Privilege
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification, 03/2016

Military Experience

United States Coast Guard, 10/1990-07/1998, Electronics Technician, 1995 April-July 1998 USCG Master Communication Station CAMSLANT, Communication Technician and PMS/HAZMAT Coordinator, Maintained and repaired a variety of communication transmitters and receivers, Maintained repair parts accountability at two sites, Transmitter site, Virginia Beach VA and Receiver site, Chesapeake VA, Responsible for the receipt, stowage, issue and procurement of all Electronic repair parts and Hazardous Material for divisional work centers


Good Conduct Awards, Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon, Humanitarian Service Medal, Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal, Coast Guard Antarctica Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Coast Guard Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon, Coast Guard Unit Commendation Ribbon with “O” Device and Gold Star, Secretary's Outstanding Unit Award

Volunteer History

  • Chesapeake City Public Schools, Parent Volunteer, Room Parent
  • Henrico County Public Schools, Parent Volunteer, Room Parent, PTA Board Member
  • Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Parent Volunteer, Volunteer of the Year 2006-2007, Independence Middle School, Room Parent, PTA Board Member
  • East Richmond Cheerleading Organization, Team Parent
  • Coastal Cheer Sensation All-Star Cheerleading Organization, Team Parent

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Sales Associate

7-eleven
02.2021 - 01.2024

Home Health Nurse

Charlotte McGinn
01.2015 - 11.2018

Concrete, Brick, Block and Stone Laborer

JAM Foundations
01.2015 - 06.2016

Charge RN

Bayside Health And Rehabilitation Center
08.2014 - 01.2015

Estate Care Provider for Grandfather and Mother

Linda Porter
10.2013 - 10.2014

Health Care Surrogate for Grandfather

William D. Smith
09.2013 - 10.2013

Registered Nurse

Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital
06.2013 - 09.2013

Home Care provider

12.2011 - 07.2013

Home Care provider

10.2009 - 09.2010

Home Care provider

12.2008 - 09.2009

Homemaker

07.1998 - 09.2008

Electronics Technician

United States Coast Guard
10.1990 - 07.1998

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

MCI School of Health Science of ECPI University

General Studies

Tidewater Community College
  • Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Multistate Privilege
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification, 03/2016
Monika Ostrowski