Natalie Storozuk
Monson,MA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Baystate Cardiology
Baystate Medical Practices
Springfield, MA
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Completed quality telephonic triage on patients calling into the clinic who are experiencing symptoms.
- Performed blood pressure checks at scheduled nursing visits.
- Titrated cardiac medications based on patient assessment, vital signs and symptoms.
- Performed patient education on subcutaneous injections.
- Responded to calls throughout the building for patient emergencies.
Registered Nurse, Westfield Primary Care
Baystate Medical Practices
Westfield, MA
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed quality telephonic triage assessments on primary care patients.
- Performed EKGs.
- Performed blood pressure checks during nursing visits.
- Completed diabetes teaching for newly diagnoses diabetic patients.
- Administered vaccines and various IM injections.
- Performed ear lavage for patients with impacted cerumen.
Registered Nurse, Bariatric Surgery
Baystate Medical Practices
Springfield, MA
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Performed telephonic triage on patients calling into the surgical office with complaints/surgical concerns.
- Guided patients through the bariatric surgery program at Baystate Medical Center.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure the highest quality outcomes of patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
- Performed nurse visits for patients 1 week after bariatric surgery. Focus was on hydration, protein intake and pain control.
- Worked closely with 3 board certified bariatric surgeons on general surgery patients in addition to the bariatric surgery patients.
- Performed suture and staple removal.
Registered Nurse, South Wing 5, Surgical Intercare
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Managed a full 3 patient assignment of surgical intermediate care patients.
- Managed a full 6 patient assignment of surgical telemetry patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed immediate post-operative patients and administered mediations.
- Provided wound care to post-operative patients experiencing complications.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Cared for patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms, and providing expert emergency care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Daly6B, Surgical Intercare
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
12.2012 - 07.2016
- Managing a full 6 patient assignment for acute/telemetry patients.
- Managing a full 3 patient assignment for intermediate care patients.
- Communicating with MDs to guide patients' plan of care, update MDs with any issues affecting patient recovery
- Medication administration
- Experience with telemetry monitoring.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Northampton, MA
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Managing a full patient assignment of 5-7 ER patients
- Initiating medication therapy, IV insertion and maintenance
- Admitting patients to the hospital and communicating with MD's and other staff to facilitate the best care and comfort for each patient
- Experience with "code blue"/cardiac arrest patients, intubation of patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Holyoke Medical Center
Holyoke, MA
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Ability to adapt to the fast paced and ever changing ER environment.
- Communicating with all hospital staff to decide best plan of care for patients.
- Initial triage assessments of patients from the community.
- Stabilizing health of patients for admission to hospital and ensuring safe discharges for others.
- Skilled in IV insertion.
- Initiating medication therapy as part of plan of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Student Nurse Apprenticeship Program, Emergency Department
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Insertion of indwelling and straight urinary catheters.
- Assisting with ADL's and documentation of tasks performed.
- Observed and learned from experienced nursing staff and doctors about patients with various ailments.
- Performed EKGs.
- Obtained vitals signs on all incoming patients and repeated vital signs on all emergency room patients every 2 hours.
- Performed blood glucose testing.
- Performed various urinary tests.
Unit Secretary, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
08.2008 - 01.2010
- Managing patient charts, stocking supplies, answering telephones, basic computer skills
- Used basic computer skills to prepare unit for patient admissions and discharges, stocked bedside supplies for quick access for RN's if needed
- Observed hallway camera to monitor visitor flow through the unit
- Contacting MD's at the request of the RN.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
American Intl. College
Springfield, MA05.2011
High School Diploma - General Education
Agawam High School
Agawam, MA06.2007
Skills
- IV Insertion
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Call triaging
Certification
- Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
- Healthcare Provider BLS
- CIS Superuser
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Baystate Cardiology
Baystate Medical Practices
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Westfield Primary Care
Baystate Medical Practices
10.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Bariatric Surgery
Baystate Medical Practices
11.2019 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, South Wing 5, Surgical Intercare
Baystate Medical Center
08.2017 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baystate Medical Center
07.2016 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse, Daly6B, Surgical Intercare
Baystate Medical Center
12.2012 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
09.2012 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Holyoke Medical Center
07.2011 - 09.2012
Student Nurse Apprenticeship Program, Emergency Department
Baystate Medical Center
01.2010 - 06.2011
Unit Secretary, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Baystate Medical Center
08.2008 - 01.2010
High School Diploma - General Education
Agawam High School
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
American Intl. College