Natalie Pawlowski
Chicago ,IL
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Revenue Capture Registered Nurse
Advocate Healthcare
12.2021 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Team member level Emergency and Observation encounters
- Provides billing and revenue accuracy by conducting charge/bill audits
- Communicates identified audit issues with management team and assists in developing improvement process solutions
- Accurately enters charges in electronic billing software
Assistant Clinical Manager
Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to foster collaboration on health-related projectsinitiatives.
- Managed staff scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime costs.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through targeted education initiatives.
- Streamlined administrative processes for efficient team coordination and improved patient outcomes.
- Implemented innovative solutions to address staffing shortages during high-demand periods or unexpected absences.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement.
RN, Emergency Department
Amita Resurrection Medical Center
02.2003 - 07.2019
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
- Consistently exceeded performance metrics related to quality of care delivery, time management, and customer service within the emergency department.
- Acted as a patient advocate by effectively communicating their needs to the healthcare team and ensuring appropriate follow-up care was arranged.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
- Contributed to reduced readmission rates through effective discharge planning and thorough patient education on self-care techniques.
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
- Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies, ensuring a positive and compassionate environment.
- Participated in ongoing education programs to maintain knowledge of best practices for emergency nursing care.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment for patients and staff.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Education
Psychiatric Nursing
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2002
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Patient counseling
- Critical care
- Direct patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Complex Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- NPI # 1689478661
- License :041.334409 State: Il
- Basic Life Support
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Timeline
Revenue Capture Registered Nurse
Advocate Healthcare
12.2021 - Current
Assistant Clinical Manager
Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2021
RN, Emergency Department
Amita Resurrection Medical Center
02.2003 - 07.2019
Psychiatric Nursing
Lewis University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago