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, VirginiaGeneral Studies
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VirginiaSkills
- 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
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