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Silvia Kurek

Chicago,IL

Summary

A highly motivated and experienced registered nurse with a passion for teaching and mentoring, seeking a nurse educator position where I can contribute to the adherence of patient treatment plans in order to ensure and improve positive patient outcomes at Syneos Health.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - Pre-Admission Testing /Ambulatory Surgery

Ascension Saint Mary
Chicago, USA
06.2012 - Current
  • Counsel and educate patients about their upcoming surgery or procedure.
  • Manage pre-admission patient charts by obtaining required paperwork.
  • Flag abnormal testing results and notify anesthesia and the patient's surgeon.
  • Work closely with the surgical services co-workers and physicians' offices to ensure a smooth operative experience for the patient.
  • Admission process of all outpatient procedures including cardiac lab and interventional radiology procedures.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Discharge instructions/teaching to patients and family members.
  • Liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Preceptor for new employees to the unit

Float- Registered Nurse - Telemetry/Ambulatory Surgery/23 hour Observation

Ascension Saint Mary
Chicago, USA
12.2011 - 06.2012
  • Perform therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and their family.
  • Document patient assessment findings, physical/psychological responses to nursing interventions and progress toward problem resolution.
  • Maintain confidentiality in matters related to patient, family, and client facility staff.
  • Provide care to in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner being sensitive to patients' and families' diversity, preserving autonomy, dignity and rights.
  • Report patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
  • Perform holistic assessment of the patient and family assessing the impact of musculoskeletal conditions including self-care needs, resources and support systems.

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical-Orthopedics

Ascension Saint Mary
Chicago, USA
11.2010 - 12.2011
  • Conduct patient assessments, prioritizing patient's condition and needs within an appropriate time frame.
  • Develop a plan of care that is individualized, reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
  • Perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physicians in an accurate and timely manner.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Suburban College
Oak Park, IL
05.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Concentration in Human Services

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06.2003

Skills

  • Comprehensive patient assessment
  • EPIC Electronic Medical Record Credentialed Trainer, Surgical Services
  • Patient care coordination
  • Surgical preparation
  • Patient advocate and educator
  • Multi-modal medication administration

Certifications And Skills

  • Registered Nurse, Illinois, 08/16/10
  • ACLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • BLS Provider credentialed from the AHA
  • PALS Provider credentialed from the AHA
  • EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Credentialed Trainer, Surgical Services
  • Bilingual Competency in Spanish/English

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Pre-Admission Testing /Ambulatory Surgery

Ascension Saint Mary
06.2012 - Current

Float- Registered Nurse - Telemetry/Ambulatory Surgery/23 hour Observation

Ascension Saint Mary
12.2011 - 06.2012

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical-Orthopedics

Ascension Saint Mary
11.2010 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Suburban College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Concentration in Human Services

DePaul University

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