Sheela Bukowski
Waddell,AZ
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven team player that is able to provide the best patient centered care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Operations Support Specialist
Banner Estrella Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
- Orient and provide onboarding for all new staff and travelers to Emergency Department.
- Ensure all compliance measures are met for all staff including competency tools and certifications.
- Education roll outs for new equipment, processes and core measures for the department, facility and system.
- Schedule all new staff to appropriate preceptors to ensure a successful orientation.
Charge Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Manage flow and utilization of ED for 100,000 annual visits including staffing and patient flow.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Collaborated with providers, inter disciplinary staff and management to provide the best patient care.
- Problem solve and work to provide the best patient care.
Registered Nurse
Covenant Surgical Partners
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Prepare patients for endoscopy procedures at an outpatient surgical center
- Assess, evaluate and document patient history
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary after sedation
- Safely discharging patients to responsible party
- Per diem position during full time employment
Nurse Manager
Banner Estrella Medical Center
11.2011 - 09.2019
- Daily operations of busy Emergency Department
- Management of 20 direct reports, include annual evaluations and corrective action
- Communication with ancillary departments and senior management for day to day operations
- Problem solving and implementation of policies throughout department
- Scheduling of night/day staff nursing and technicians, including vacation requests
- Position eliminated
Registered Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
09.2010 - 11.2011
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document a plan of care for patient needs
- Follow safety standards established by the facility and the State Board of Nursing
- Communication between staff, doctors, inter-department and inter-facility
- Direct patient centered care with positive patient outcomes
Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
02.2005 - 09.2010
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document a plan of care for patient needs
- Follow safety standards established by the facility and the State Board of Nursing
- Communication between staff, doctors, inter-department and inter-facility
- Patient advocate
- Team player for best care practice
Nurse Extern
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
05.2004 - 02.2005
- Assist Registered Nurse in all aspects of patient care in the Emergency Department
- Maintain confidentiality on all patients
- Communicate between all caregivers, patients and families
- Participate in patient care planning, implementation, observation and evaluation
- Perform nursing procedures and assist with preparing patients for examinations and procedures
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree -
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ12.2004
Fashion Merchandising, Business
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WIArmy Family Team Building
Albuquerque, MNCertification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- NIH
- Certified Preceptor
- HERT Training
- AVADE Training
Timeline
RN Operations Support Specialist
Banner Estrella Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Covenant Surgical Partners
02.2020 - 12.2021
Charge Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2021
Nurse Manager
Banner Estrella Medical Center
11.2011 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
09.2010 - 11.2011
Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
02.2005 - 09.2010
Nurse Extern
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
05.2004 - 02.2005
Fashion Merchandising, Business
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Army Family Team Building
Associate of Applied Science Degree -
Glendale Community College
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