Olivia Bugajny
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered nurse with diverse experience in patient care in the home health setting as well in inpatient setting as a medical surgical float pool nurse through Advocate Aurora. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs through daily assignments, Passionate patient education inpatient as well as in the educational setting as a nursing lab assistant at the University. Willing to learn and adapt in diverse situations and work with all populations. Looking to enhance educational capabilities within an advancement of a degree.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Advocate Aurora
Milwaukee, WI
11.2023 - Current
- Supports 7 medical facilities with staffing needs, flexible of patient assignments
- Educates patients and families on treatment care plans, nursing interventions and medical diagnosis , enhancing understanding and accessability to healthcare
- Oversees patient recovery processes following medical and surgical procedures.
- Delivers personalized treatment and care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Administers medications of various forms and implements individualized care plans.
- Manages care from admission to discharge
Resource Team Professional Governance Site Chair
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Milwaukee, WI
05.2025 - Current
- Leads strategic initiatives within monthly meetings between Professional governance members to enhance system improvements and overall nursing practices within the Resource team.
- Collaborates with Enterprise Site professional governance chairs frequently to disseminate information and current charter goals.
- Facilitates check ins with Chairs and leaders to collaborate needed interprofessional communication within professional governance.
ADN Lab Assistant
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinates nursing lab setup and maintenance, optimizing equipment readiness for simulations.
- Assists faculty during lab sessions, facilitating effective learning environments for nursing students.
- Implements inventory management systems for simulation supplies, ensuring availability and organization within the lab for student use.
- Teaches a variety of nursing skills to students per the outlined Course curriculum under the supervision of a professor.
In-Home Caregiver
Home Helpers
WI
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Assisted clients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Trained new caregivers in agency policies and proper methods to meet clients' needs.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted clients to support independence and well-being.
- Helped clients safely transition between surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
Head Lifeguard/Pool Manager
Schaumburg Park District
Schaumburg, IL
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Maintained composure and professionalism while assisting patrons during high volume periods.
- Updated safety logs and produced daily reports outlining activities and specific incidents.
- Collaborated with other Head lifeguards/lifeguards on improving aquatic skills and communications during in-service trainings and regular shifts.
- Monitored activities and directed scanning of swimming pool and adjacent areas to prevent injuries, accidents or drownings.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI08-2023
High School Diploma -
Schaumburg High School
Schaumburg, IL05-2019
Skills
- Customer service/patient care experience
- Focused assessment/reassessment on a variety of patient populations
- First Aid and Emergency action plans
- BLS/CPR
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Nursing lab organization
- In home caregiving
- Medical charting
- Wound Management
Accomplishments
- American Heart Association BLS/First Aid-current
- Elected WI Resource team Professional governance Site chair/ President of Nursing 5/2025-current
- Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Training Program, Health Care Provider BLS (CPR & AED) & Standard
- Elected Panhellenic Council President 2022-2023
- Elected Financial and Operations Vice President for the Alpha Xi Delta Beta Psi Chapter 2022-2023
- Nominated for the Living your values award at the Student Organization and Fraternity/Sorority Life Banquet at Carroll University April 2022
Timeline
Resource Team Professional Governance Site Chair
Advocate Aurora Health Care
05.2025 - Current
ADN Lab Assistant
Carroll University
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Advocate Aurora
11.2023 - Current
In-Home Caregiver
Home Helpers
01.2020 - 12.2024
Head Lifeguard/Pool Manager
Schaumburg Park District
05.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Schaumburg High School
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Carroll University