Priscilla Sekula

• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
• Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
• Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
• Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
• Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Streamlined workflow within the Emergency Department through effective delegation, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for high-acuity patients.
• Optimized resource utilization by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and clinical needs.
• Proactively recognized early signs of potential complications or deteriorations in patients'' conditions and initiated appropriate interventions to prevent adverse events.
• Supported ongoing professional development of nursing staff through mentorship and preceptorship roles for new graduate nurses as well as experienced RNs transitioning into the Emergency Department setting.
• Minimized medication errors by diligently verifying orders, administering medications according to best practices, monitoring effects, side-effects, interactions between medications closely; promptly reporting any discrepancies or concerns to physicians/p
• Expedited stabilization efforts during critical situations such as cardiac arrests or respiratory distress events through rapid assessment skills and proficient emergency response techniques.
• Achieved positive rapport with diverse populations across various age groups and backgrounds; cultivated trust among anxious/emotionally distressed individuals while promoting adherence to recommended treatments and plans of care.
• Decreased length of Emergency Department stays by expediting patient flow, efficiently coordinating care with ancillary services such as laboratory and radiology.
• Enhanced team collaboration through active participation in huddles, debriefings, and interdisciplinary rounds.
• Facilitated seamless transitions of care between the Emergency Department and other hospital units by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-off reports.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.

Winter Contract

• Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Streamlined workflow within the Emergency Department through effective delegation, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and ensuring proper follow-up appointments were scheduled.
• Ensured accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records.
• Proactively recognized early signs of potential complications or deteriorations in patients'' conditions and initiated appropriate interventions to prevent adverse events.
• Minimized medication errors by diligently verifying orders, administering medications according to best practices, monitoring effects, side-effects, interactions between medications closely; promptly reporting any discrepancies or concerns to physicians/p
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

Trauma Coordinator

• Streamlined workflow within the Emergency Department through effective delegation, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for high-acuity patients.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and ensuring proper follow-up appointments were scheduled.
• Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Resource Team

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for high-acuity patients.
• Optimized resource utilization by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and clinical needs.
• Supported ongoing professional development of nursing staff through mentorship and preceptorship roles for new graduate nurses as well as experienced RNs transitioning into the Emergency Department setting.
• Enhanced team collaboration through active participation in huddles, debriefings, and interdisciplinary rounds.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.