PAMELA TRYTKO
South Bend,IN
Summary
Dedicated staff registered nurse with 33 years of experience delivering nursing care to propel desired patient outcomes. Expert in patient care planning, colleague communication, and direct patient care. Compassionate patient advocate and quick-thinking problem solver with excellent judgment.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU and VAT
Spectrum Health Lakeland
04.2012 - Current
- From January of 2022 to current, work in the VAT placing US PIVs, midlines, PICCs.
- Manage and maintain patient's with vascular access devices
- From April 2012 to January 2022 worked as staff nurse in ICU
- Treated patients with a broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Recovered open heart patients after surgery
- Managed patient's on CRRT
- Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterial lines, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management
VAT Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Proficient at placement of US PIVs, midlines, and PICCs
- Skilled at assessing and determining the appropriate vascular access device for patient
- Educated in current INS standards and protocols regarding vascular access
- Provide patient and family education focusing on management of central access device
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Saint Joe Mercy
12.2010 - 04.2012
- Recovered open heart patients
- Managed patient's on CRRT
- Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management
- Treated patients with a broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Sinai-Grace Hospital
12.2008 - 12.2010
- Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of a treatment plan, monitoring vitals, and administering medications
- Treated patients with a broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Clinical Nurse
Michigan Department of Corrections
04.2005 - 12.2008
- Analyzed, collected, and recorded patient health data
- Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning
- Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals
- Compiled information such as reasons for visits and medications for treatment during the clinic visit
- Assessed healthcare needs of patients by conducting health evaluations
- Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments, and documented vitals
- Performed examinations on patients and asked specific questions to best determine medical conditions and illnesses
- Suggested various treatments, including physical therapy, inhalers, and nebulizers to relieve chronic health conditions
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Williamson Medical Center
02.1996 - 04.2005
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, and intracranial hematomas
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Staff Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Saint Vincent Hospital
07.1992 - 02.1996
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients' cardiac rhythms
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients' cardiac status
- Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications
- Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, and fluids, reviewed post-op orders, and assimilated patients to the unit.
Staff Registered Nurse, Newborn ICU
Riley Hospital for Children
07.1991 - 07.1992
- Cared for infants born prematurely requiring mechanical ventilation
- Cared for infants born with genetic malformations.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Goshen College
Goshen, IN05.1991
Skills
- Proficient in placement of US PIVs, midlines, and PICC lines
- Assessment and management of patient's with central access devices
- Implementing and evaluating central access devices
- Patient education regarding central access device
- Assessment skills
- Critical thinking skills
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse in Michigan
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
VAT Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2024 - 09.2025
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU and VAT
Spectrum Health Lakeland
04.2012 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Saint Joe Mercy
12.2010 - 04.2012
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Sinai-Grace Hospital
12.2008 - 12.2010
Clinical Nurse
Michigan Department of Corrections
04.2005 - 12.2008
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Williamson Medical Center
02.1996 - 04.2005
Staff Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Saint Vincent Hospital
07.1992 - 02.1996
Staff Registered Nurse, Newborn ICU
Riley Hospital for Children
07.1991 - 07.1992
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Goshen College
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