Nicole Czudak
Victor,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with background in Home Health Care. Experienced in providing high-quality patient care, medical administration, and health education within home settings. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, and adaptability to changing environments. Enhanced patient satisfaction through holistic approach to healthcare services.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Rochester Regional Health Home Care
Rochester, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans for patients based on assessments and identified needs.
- Instructed patients in self-care techniques to manage and treat illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed patient health and condition by performing physical examinations, taking vital signs, and reviewing medical histories.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, medication administration, injections, IV therapy and other treatments.
- Assisted with the coordination of home health services to ensure that quality patient care was provided in a timely manner.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to physician or supervisor and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
Registered Nurse-Pain/Neurology Center
Rochester Regional Health System
Rochester, NY
10.2016 - 01.2020
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse-Interventional Radiology
Rochester Regional Health System
Rochester, NY
10.2005 - 10.2016
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments, assessing and monitoring patients' conditions, and communicating with physicians regarding patient progress.
- Performed interventional radiology procedures such as angioplasty, thrombolysis, embolization, stenting, biopsy and drainage.
- Conducted pre-procedure assessments to evaluate patient's condition and determine appropriateness for treatment.
- Developed nursing plans based on initial assessment findings for each individual patient.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient information including vital signs, test results and treatments administered.
- Monitored vital signs during procedures to ensure safety of patients throughout the process.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any changes in a patient's condition or needs during a procedure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY05-2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY05-1998
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY05-1990
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Clinical assessment
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric Care
- Nutritional counseling
- Electronic Medical Records
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Home health services
- Continuity of care
- Patient Monitoring
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Physician Collaboration
- Fall prevention
- Report Preparation
- Care Coordination
- Recording vital signs
- Student training
- HIPAA Compliance
- Care Plan Adherence
- Medication Administration
- NYS Driver's License
- Family Support
- LPN oversight
- Clinical documentation and reporting
Certification
- Registered Nurse in New York
- Basic Life Support Certification
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- AED Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Rochester Regional Health Home Care
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse-Pain/Neurology Center
Rochester Regional Health System
10.2016 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse-Interventional Radiology
Rochester Regional Health System
10.2005 - 10.2016
- Registered Nurse in New York
- Basic Life Support Certification
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- AED Certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roberts Wesleyan College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Monroe Community College
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