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Rita Bogusz

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dedicated nursing student with a compassionate approach to patient care. Proactive and eager to learn with a commitment to excellence. Exhibits strong problem-solving abilities and maintains calm composure in emergency situations. Skilled in managing multiple patients while maintaining high-quality care standards. Builds rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication. Organized, efficient, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best patient outcomes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Nurse Apprentice

Gulf Coast Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams in General Surgery unit as a Student Nurse Apprentice, primarily functioning within a nursing assistant capacity.
  • Assists nursing staff with daily tasks, resulting in increased efficiency and improved workflow.
  • Provides comprehensive post-operative care to patients, enhancing patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and reporting any significant changes to the supervising nurse.
  • Documents important assessment details including intake and output values and telemetry data within the EPIC system.
  • Performs regular rounds to check on well-being of patients and assists patients with ambulation and attending to their elimination needs.
  • Actively engages in the dynamic healthcare environment, contributing to the seamless coordination of patient care and ensuring optimal outcomes within the critical care setting.

Personal Caregiver

Parkinson's Patient
03.2022 - Current
  • Prepares weekly meals following highly specific medical diet emphasizing low oxalate and low sodium content for kidney health.
  • Diligently manages medication, ensuring timely administration and accurate dosage as prescribed.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Monitors clients' overall health and well-being and notes significant changes.
  • Provides compassionate home care, addressing individual needs and ensuring a safe living environment.
  • Demonstrates understanding of Parkinson's challenges, maintaining professionalism, empathy, and prioritizing patient dignity and independence.

Crisis Counselor

Crisis Text Line
12.2021 - Current
  • Completed rigorous training comprising over 32 hours of modules and skills practice.
  • Topics covered include crisis theory, suicide, mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
  • Maintains consistent empathy, nonjudgmental attitude, and ability to think quickly in stressful situations.
  • Collaborates with team of counselors and supervisors to assess need for higher level of care.
  • Fosters a supportive environment for both colleagues and clients alike, promoting open communication channels between team members during high-stress situations.
  • Offers education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
  • Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.

Student Nurse Intern

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Received comprehensive training in various nursing skills, including initiating IV access and phlebotomy.
  • Developed increased confidence in nursing practices through hands-on experience and demonstrated commitment to applying nursing principles in a clinical environment.
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
  • Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic support during their hospital stay.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Seton Home Study School
05.2019

Skills

  • Nursing Assessments
  • Care Plan Development
  • Empathetic Emotional Support
  • Stress Management Skills
  • Leadership and Teamwork Skills
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Care Coordination and Prioritization
  • Vital Sign Assessment
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Phlebotomy and IV access skills
  • Clinical Documentation within EPIC Data System
  • Proficient Microsoft Office skills

Certification

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Timeline

Student Nurse Apprentice

Gulf Coast Medical Center
01.2024 - Current

Student Nurse Intern

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023

Personal Caregiver

Parkinson's Patient
03.2022 - Current

Crisis Counselor

Crisis Text Line
12.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ave Maria University

High School Diploma -

Seton Home Study School
Rita Bogusz