TERESA MIKELCZUK
LPN
Wallingford,CT
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 10+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Admissions and discharge planning knowledgeable and IV certified.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
16
16
Certifications
Work History
LPN
Branford Hills Healthcare Center
Branford, CT
08.2021 - Current
- Rehabilitation Nursing Unit Provide Nursing care in accordance with scope of practice for State of CT Complete all new admission paperwork, evaluations and assessments Administer IV therapy when directed, collect urine and other specimens for testing Use team approach to healthcare delivery utilizing CNA’s, OT, ST and PT personel
Passport Nurse Navigator
Regency House of Wallingford
Wallingford, CT
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for [Type] rehabilitation unit.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Cared for patients in 30 bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Post-Acute Care Manager
St. Francis HealthCare Partners
Hartford, CT
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Responsible for ensuring the continuity of patient care in the post-acute setting
- Utilize the appropriate resources within the parameters of established contract and patients health plan benefits
- Facilitate the continuum of patients care utilizing nursing knowledge, experience and skills to ensure appropriate utilization of resources and patient quality outcomes
- Perform care management functions on-site and/or telephonically
- Performs other care management duties as assigned and reports findings to the Manager of Population Health in a timely manner
- Work collaboratively with nurse practitioners, case managers, primary care physicians and other facility based health care professionals to form an interdisciplinary care team
- Help optimize care through more effective practice and accelerate the patients progress by ensuring efficient yet compassionate care and utilization of EPIC emr.
LPN
ReadyNurse
Windsor, CT
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Provide Nursing care in accordance with scope of practice for State of CT Per Diem work at various LTC facilities within state of CT Extensive experience with Geriatric population Experience with LTC, short-term rehab and secured memory care units
LPN, Partnerships of Connecticut
Hamden, CT
04.2012 - 12.2016
- Provide nursing care in accordance with center policies and procedures ensures the safety and well-being of the clients Assist clients with ambulation, toileting, feeding Monitor client's health status throughout day Assume role of Managing director when RN is not at center Maintain client charts as per center regulations Administer and document client medications Provide emotional and social support to clients and their families
Care Coordination Nurse
Remedy Partners
Shelton, CT
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Coordinate the needs of the patient and clearly document all interactions and patient goals through Remedy's proprietary Care
- Oordination software
- Collaborations with other Care Coordination team members ensure the development of a custom- tailored care plan to help the patient transition from a hospital facility to post-acute settings or home over a 90-day period
- Includes but is not limited to assisting with scheduling medical appointments, assisting clients with obtaining a medical home, interacting with Primary Care Physicians, providing patient education, and coaching patients on their health condition and needs in accordance with Remedy-approved guidelines
- Initiate calls with the post-acute provider when the patient is discharged to another facility (e.g
- SNF, LTAC) or to home with Home Care, and document any patient status in the Remedy database
- Offers support and guidance to the family or other persons the patient identifies as part of his/her personal care network, and as requested by the patient
- Medicare BPCI knowledge and episodes of care in the Bundled Payments represent an important advance in the organization and financing of health care services for a patient's episode of care
- Federal and State governments, as well as HMOs and large employer groups, are using bundled payments to accelerate the shift from fee for service to value based payment programs.
Operations Manager
Flexo Converters
Meriden, CT
01.2005 - 03.2015
- Oversee daily operations of manufacturing plant including production, shipping, inventory and customer service departments
- Devise and implement product-racking system to efficiently track picking and shipping procedures as well as conduct more accurate inventory processes
- Devise and implement return tracking of product by enacting RMA procedures and conduct training of all customer service and shipping personnel to implement such tracking of returned product
- Negotiate and maintain freight company relationships to adhere to current freight requirements and negotiate terms of contract pricing for various routes domestically and internationally
- Conduct quarterly inventory of product already produced and raw materials, enter all information into Flexo proprietary system
- Assist customers with custom orders including plate ordering, proof approvals and any other task incidental to production of order
- Maintain relationships with larger corporate accounts maintaining inventories of proprietary products on floor and meeting with said corporations bi-monthly to review needs and sales
- Collaborate with these corporations to maximize efficiency of their product.
National Paper & Supply
West Haven, CT
01.2001 - 01.2005
Area Manager
Auto glass by Sears
Orange, CT
03.1991 - 12.2001
- For Southern Connecticut, Putnam, Dutchess and Westchester counties
- First woman in this role for this company
- First woman to install auto glass for this company
- Store consistently ranked in top 5 of country for service and performance
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure smooth operation of daily functions
- Extensive customer service telephonically and person to person
- Management of 10 auto glass technicians and 5 trainees
- Management of satellite stores in Waterford, Danbury, Bridgeport, Stamford
- Sought certification of technicians for CAT team which responded to hurricane Andrew
Business Express Airlines
09.1986 - 03.1991
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - Hamden
Hamden, CT 08.2009 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
Hamden High School
Hamden, CT 09.1982 - 06.1986
Skills
Pulse oximetry tracking
Patient Management
Patient Assessments
Caregiving skills
Inpatient care
EMR / EHR
Breathing treatments
Case management
Documenting intake
Transcribing orders
Direct Patient Care
Chronic disease management
Computer Skills
Certification
Emr (10 years)
Timeline
LPN
Branford Hills Healthcare Center
08.2021 - Current
Passport Nurse Navigator
Regency House of Wallingford
02.2018 - 09.2020
Post-Acute Care Manager
St. Francis HealthCare Partners
01.2017 - 03.2020
LPN
ReadyNurse
07.2015 - 01.2018
Care Coordination Nurse
Remedy Partners
03.2015 - 10.2016
LPN, Partnerships of Connecticut
04.2012 - 12.2016
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - Hamden
08.2009 - 11.2011
Operations Manager
Flexo Converters
01.2005 - 03.2015
National Paper & Supply
01.2001 - 01.2005
Area Manager
Auto glass by Sears
03.1991 - 12.2001
Business Express Airlines
09.1986 - 03.1991
High School Diploma -
Hamden High School
09.1982 - 06.1986