Sylwia Wlodarkiewicz
Racine,WI
Summary
Ambulatory care nurse with focus on providing high-quality patient care and ensuring optimal outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and care coordination. Strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability to meet evolving healthcare needs. Known for reliability and effective communication in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Triage Nurse, Ambulatory Nurse
Aurora Medical Group
2707 15th Place, Kenosha, WI 53140
08.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions and triaged cases based on urgency and severity.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and patient tracking.
- Educated patients on treatment options.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Maintained a calm and professional demeanor during high-stress situations, effectively managing patient expectations and alleviating concerns.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Provided clear and concise instructions to patients regarding home care plans, ensuring proper understanding and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Provided compassionate care for patients experiencing acute symptoms, offering emotional support and comfort during stressful situations.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as nurse visits, administering or dispensing medication /injections/immunizations, performing BP/INR checks, ear lavage, Covid/Flu/Strep/RSV swabs, UDS, urine/hemoglobin/A1C tests, EKG, 24 hr BP monitor placements.
- Educated patients on treatment options.
- Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
- Increased patient trust and compliance by building rapport during initial assessments and providing personalized care suggestions.
- Reduced patient anxiety with effective communication techniques and thorough explanation of care processes.
RN, Medical-Surgical (Oncology/Hospice/COVID)
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha
Kenosha, WI
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintained aseptic techniques.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
RN, Stepdown Intermediate Care Unit
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's
Milwaukee, WI
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Circulating OR Nurse
Ascension All Saints Hospital
Racine, WI
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Demonstrated safe environment for patient
- Reviewed patient’s laboratory results, pregnancy test results, informed consent
- Appropriately labeled containers used for blood and specimens
- Assured all medications and solutions on and off sterile field
- Participated in briefing process to verify correct surgeon and procedure including side/site
- Participated in time-out immediately before start of surgical procedure
- Initiated debriefing before surgeon and patient leave room (announcement of counts, confirming exact procedure and diagnosis, confirming all specimens)
- Assisted anesthesia with induction of anesthesia
- Positioned and prepped patient
- Assured/maintained sterile field
- Assured equipment is functional before use
- Collected and documented data in medical record
- Facilitated communication between surgeon, anesthesia, patient, family and nursing staff
- Demonstrated effective communication and collaboration skills with members of perioperative team
- Practiced consistent hand hygiene
- Used personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Maintained current immunization for influenza
- Accurately performed surgical counts and followed surgical count policy
Nursing Student- ED
Froedtert Hospital
Menomonee Falls, WI
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored assigned patients, updating information on vital signs and progress of treatment
- Documented data related to patient care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes
- Assessed condition of patients, ordering and evaluating diagnostic test as needed.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
Front Desk Assistant and Greeter Volunteer
Aurora Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic
Kenosha, WI
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Picked up mail and delivered it to front desk staff
- Transported patients in wheelchairs to treatment room.
- Helped patients to get into and out of wheelchairs and cleaned wheelchairs
Nursing Student
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
North Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Established IV access
- Performed head to toe assessments
- Created Care Plans
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Nursing Student
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Practiced therapeutic communication
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Nursing Student
The Grove At The Lake
Zion, IL
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Performed respiratory suctioning
- Practiced wound care
- Practiced insertion and removal of IV catheter
- Practiced Foley catheter insertion
- Practiced analytical and critical thinking skills
Nursing Student-OB/Obstetrics and Gynecology
Aurora Lakeland Medical Center
Elmhurst, WI
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Administered IV, IM, oral medications
- Practiced organization and prioritization of nursing care
- Practiced discharge teaching
- Practiced medication administration and medication adherence teaching
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alden Estates Of Northmoor
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted up to 15 patients per day with cleaning, bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Ordered meals for patients in accordance with their meal plans
- Ensured compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations, including maintenance of equipment as well as maintaining departmental housekeeping standard.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Kenosha, WI04.2020
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Gdansk University of Technology
Poland04.1997
Skills
- Triage
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Immunization administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient assessment
- Prescription refills
- Compassionate care
- Wound care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Quality improvement
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- CPR certification
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Patient education
Additional Information
- LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS , Registered Nurse: Wisconsin Board of Nursing, License #253691
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for Healthcare Providers- American Heart Association (AHA), Issued Date 06/20/2026
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Triage Nurse, Ambulatory Nurse
Aurora Medical Group
08.2022 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical (Oncology/Hospice/COVID)
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha
11.2021 - 08.2022
RN, Stepdown Intermediate Care Unit
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's
03.2021 - 10.2021
Circulating OR Nurse
Ascension All Saints Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2021
Nursing Student- ED
Froedtert Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020
Front Desk Assistant and Greeter Volunteer
Aurora Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic
01.2020 - 03.2020
Nursing Student
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
09.2019 - 12.2019
Nursing Student
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2019
Nursing Student
The Grove At The Lake
04.2019 - 08.2019
Nursing Student-OB/Obstetrics and Gynecology
Aurora Lakeland Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alden Estates Of Northmoor
01.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Gdansk University of Technology
LM Hospice Volunteer, Wauwatosa, WI
In-Person and Distance Energy Healing Sessions
Certified Quantum-Touch Practitioner, November 14, 2021