Teresa Cieslewitz

Conducted through patient assessments. Start IV, collect labs, EKG, Tele monitoring, assist MD with procedures, Administered all ordered medications and monitor for adverse reactions, Identify any change in condition and reported to Physician. Worked closely with the Lab and Radiology. Discharge teaching and appropriate interventions.

• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Registered Nurse - Transplant Clinic and Infusion Center

Room patients for Dr. visits, including VS, Lab draws and collections. Start IV and collect labs if patient was for Infusion after visit. Work closely with Nurse Coordinator and Physicians to ensure best patient outcome.

Infusion Center - Start IV line, administer ordered Infusions, pre meds. Monitor patient for any adverse reaction.

Registered Nurse Acute Care Float

As Staffing Resource Nurse I floated to all Acute Care Units, Including ER support and ER boarders. Responsible for assigned patients, full assessments, administering medications, dressing changes, Access PAC, administer Blood and Blood products. Also included was a long term assignment with IV team.

Precepted CNL students

Registered Nurse - Stem Cell Transplant

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual need. Delivered High Dose Chemotherapy and monitored for adverse side effects. Access PAC and care for Hickman Catheters including flushing, assess site and dressing change.
• Stem Cell Collection via Apheresis.
• Administer Stem Cells for Transplant

Post transplant care in the Outpatient Setting - continue to monitor, deliver medications and report any changes or issues to Physician.

Nurse Coordinator in outpatient clinic

Registered Nurse Digestive Health

Responsible for Post Op patients, Post procedure patients and chronic issues. Assigned Bariatric patients post op to discharge. Responsible for dressing changes for complex and simple wounds.

Charge Nurse,

• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.