Natalia Rychtarczyk
Orland Park,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Advocate Christ Medical Center, specialized knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions, patient care for pre- and post-operative patients, advanced pain management, and skills in wound care and casting. Key soft skills are strong communication, compassion, and critical thinking, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Bilingual in English and Polish, committed to delivering holistic, individualized care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication usage, and discharge instructions.
- Conducted thorough assessments and documented patient conditions accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained infection control standards by adhering to hospital protocols and best practices.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- 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.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Pharmacy Technician
Heartland Pharmacy of Illinois
2014 - 2016
- Processed and dispensed medications accurately, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Assisted pharmacists in managing inventory levels, optimizing stock placement for efficiency.
- Maintained sterile environments by adhering to safety protocols during medication preparation.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Implemented workflow improvements that increased prescription processing speed and accuracy.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Tinley Park, IL12-2023
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
Languages
English
Polish
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Heartland Pharmacy of Illinois
2014 - 2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing