Rachel Warzala
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PCU
Banner Estrella Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care, including medication administration and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, collected specimens, and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs and lab draws according to established protocols.
PRN Abdominal Transplant Stepdown
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
06.2023 - 12.2023
- work with ETOH and opioid withdrawal patients
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures and treatments in accordance with established standards.
- Recorded accurate notes on patient progress in the electronic health record system.
Float Pool Registered Nurse Travel
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Float to various units Including MS/Tele, MS/oncology, oncology, neurology, cardiac/heart failure, IRP
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Neurology IMCU Registered Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
New Brunswick, NJ
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Work with behavioral psych patients as well as drug and alcohol withdrawl patients
- Post-op carotid surgery, craniotomies, various Seizure disorders
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Float Pool Registered Nurse Travel
Banner Desert Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
01.2023 - 06.2023
- MedSurge, Ortho, Surgical, Oncology, Chemo
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
MS/Tele Registered Nurse
Aurora Medical Center Summit
Oconomowoc, WI
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
MS/Tele/Oncology/COVID Staff Registered Nurse
Aurora West Allis Medical Center
West Allis, WI
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism.
- Organized team building activities designed to improve morale among staff members.
- support patients and families while going through detox such as alcohol or drug withdrawals; and provide them with proper resources
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2020
Skills
- IV Ultrasound Trained
- Maintenance, care, and trouble shooting of central lines, tubes, drains, and advanced wound care
- VEEG
- Maintenance and titratable drips
Certification
- Nursing Compact License #: 257615-30
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- NIHSS Stroke Certified
- Oncology Nursing Society Certified
- deescalation training
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PCU
Banner Estrella Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Neurology IMCU Registered Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
08.2023 - 09.2023
PRN Abdominal Transplant Stepdown
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
Float Pool Registered Nurse Travel
Banner Desert Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Float Pool Registered Nurse Travel
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
03.2022 - 11.2023
MS/Tele Registered Nurse
Aurora Medical Center Summit
12.2021 - 03.2022
MS/Tele/Oncology/COVID Staff Registered Nurse
Aurora West Allis Medical Center
12.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee