Patricia "Sue" Mikula
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with strong patient assessment, medication administration, and infection control skills. Known for critical thinking, compassionate care, and timely intervention to support safe, high-quality outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods
Sarasota, Florida
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to care plans while monitoring for side effects and adverse reactions requiring interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on the patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
- Performed detailed patient assessments to monitor condition changes and informed physicians to initiate interventions.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, fostering positive work environment and ensuring high-quality patient care.
Night Shift Charge Nurse
Lakehouse West ALF
Sarasota, Florida
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementation.
- Ensured continuity of care by communicating essential patient information to oncoming staff nurses during handoff reports, preventing gaps in treatment.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Identified unit inadequacies and adjusted procedures to enhance care policies.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies, prioritizing patient safety and dignity.
Education
Diploma - Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing
Covington06-1967
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Medical assessment
- Care plan management
- Medication management
- Infection control
- Nursing triage
- Epic charting
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Shift handoff
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Quality improvement
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Patient education
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods
06.2023 - 04.2025
Night Shift Charge Nurse
Lakehouse West ALF
03.2021 - 04.2023
Diploma - Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing