Sydney Valukas
Caledonia,WI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Froedtert South, Kenosha, Wisconsin
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Froedtert South, Kenosha, Wisconsin
06.2016 - 03.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
04.2021
Skills
- Referral Generation
- Monitoring Telemetry
- EMR Systems
- Reaction Observation
- Patient Admission
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Records Management Systems
- Medical Emergency Response
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Froedtert South, Kenosha, Wisconsin
08.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Froedtert South, Kenosha, Wisconsin
06.2016 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
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