Nicole Chowansky
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care RN with extensive experience at west Florida HCA locations, excelling in hemodynamic monitoring and advanced life support. Recognized for adaptability and mentoring new staff, I deliver exceptional patient outcomes in high-acuity settings, managing complex conditions with expert clinical judgment and strong communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency and Float Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
12.2023 - Current
- Deliver high-quality patient care across multiple hospital units including ICU, Med-Surg, and step-Down, adapting quickly to each unit's protocols and workflows.
- Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, administer medications and treatments, and respond promptly to changes in patient status.
- Float to units with short staffing or high acuity, demonstrating flexibility, critical thinking, and strong time management skills.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Perform thorough patient assessments, interpret diagnostic test, and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition using expert clinical judgement.
- Manage complex medications r4egimes, including titration of continuous IV infusions, sedation, pain management , and emergency medications.
- Serve as a pr4eceptor and resource nurse for new hires and students, contributing to unit education and professional development initiatives.
- Delivered specialized critical care to patients with acute neurological conditions, including traumatic brain injuries, strokes, seizures and prost craniotomy care.
- Provide high-acuity care to patients with complex medical conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, DKA, acute renal failure, GI bleeds, and multi-organ dysfunction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL12-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
Tampa, FL09-2021
Skills
- Intensive care unit experience
- Medical surgical unit experience
- Progressive care unit experience
- Arterial line management
- Central line management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Chest tube management
- Airway management
- Advanced life support
- External ventricular drain management
- Family advocacy
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Life-sustaining machines
- Ventilator management
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Emergency interventions
- Blood transfusion administration
- Endotracheal intubations
- Adaptable and flexible
- Coaching and mentoring
- Continued Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Infection control
Timeline
Agency and Float Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
12.2023 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
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