Patricia Lewandowski
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with strong skills in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Demonstrated focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northern Idaho Advanced Care Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Student Nurse Extern
Hillcrest Medical Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Supported nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patients'' needs.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control procedures, ensuring the safety of both patients and staff members alike.
- Gained valuable clinical experience through rotations in various hospital departments, such as med surg, emergency care, and intensive care.
Investigative Assistant
Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Maintained detailed documentation of findings to assist in the determination of cause and manner of death.
- Communicated effectively with grieving families, providing explanations about death determinations in a compassionate manner for better understanding.
- Safeguarded sensitive information by adhering to strict confidentiality policies and procedures.
USAF Patient Care Technician: MICU
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Critical care response team member; responded to emergencies throughout hospital
- Updated professional knowledge through continuous training and education programs, enhancing overall service quality.
- Supervised 4 medics, trained staff, managed timecards, and wrote performance reports
Obstetrics and Gynecology – Lead Medical Technician (US Air Force)
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Oversaw 8 medical technicians, clinical and administrative operations
- Managed patient, provider, and operating room schedules for women's health care team
- Assisted providers in all OB/GYN procedures & physicals, performed patient screenings, and collected labs
- Maintained clinical supply budget, mitigated supply shortage during 2016 fiscal year freeze
- Inpatient Mother-Baby/Postpartum Unit – Patient Care Technician (US Air Force)
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, dietary intake/output, collected labs
- Assisted with newborn circumcisions and educated procedural operative/post-op care to parents and new staff
- Managed point of care testing programs, quality assurance audits, and staff training
Pediatric Clinic – Patient Care Technician (US Air Force)
Aviano Air Base Clinic
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Managed clinical and administrative duties for 2 pediatricians
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, providing patient/parent education
- Documented various items such as vital signs, growth chart measurements, tympanograms, and pulmonary function tests
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
05.2023
Pre-Nursing - undefined
Tulsa Community College
05.2020
Associate of Science - Allied Health Sciences
Community College of the Air Force
05.2018
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- RN, State of Oklahoma, Multistate License #217177
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northern Idaho Advanced Care Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
Hillcrest Medical Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
Investigative Assistant
Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
02.2021 - 06.2021
USAF Patient Care Technician: MICU
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
06.2017 - 08.2018
Obstetrics and Gynecology – Lead Medical Technician (US Air Force)
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 06.2017
Pediatric Clinic – Patient Care Technician (US Air Force)
Aviano Air Base Clinic
06.2013 - 06.2015
Pre-Nursing - undefined
Tulsa Community College
Associate of Science - Allied Health Sciences
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
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