Tiina Czyznik RN, BSN, RN-BC
Lake Geneva,WI
Summary
Experienced primary preceptor in the medical-surgical department with a talent for identifying trainees' additional learning needs and collaborating with management to develop personalized orientation plans. Adaptable teaching style that caters to diverse learning preferences. Frequently assumes charge nurse responsibilities. Committed to career engagement and continuous learning, as evident in the completion of a professional development portfolio spanning three years. Created and delivered education on the Age Friendly Health Systems 4-Ms initiative, contributing to our hospital's recognition as an Age Friendly facility. Actively recruited to participate in the Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP), resulting in the New Graduate Nursing Program's distinguished accreditation in January 2025.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health Care - Lakeland
09.2019 - Current
- Primary preceptor of new nurses, assesses clinical skills and provides guidance ensuring competencies are met along with orientation on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Identified knowledge gap and developed educational materials such as daily workflows, required daily and shift documentation needs and stroke metrics for use during and after orientation.
- Serves as a clinical resource for less experienced nurses, sharing expertise in complex cases and promoting professional development within the team.
- Mentors nursing students during clinical rotations, offering guidance in proper techniques and fostering critical thinking skills.
- Frequently charge nurse of a 30-bed maximum medical surgical floor which serves as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care between two floors of medical surgical patients.
- Optimizes resource utilization by effectively assigning staff to appropriate patient ratios according to acuity levels.
Internal Medicine Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health Care
03.2014 - 09.2019
- Primary clinical nurse preceptor which consisted of development of individualized learning plans for each nurse, resulting in increased competency and confidence in their practice.
- Supported the onboarding process for new nurses, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles and responsibilities.
- Offered triage services to patients in office and via telephone in cases where in-person assessment is not possible.
- Served as a reliable resource for other healthcare team members, offering guidance and support based on extensive knowledge of internal medicine nursing best practices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Society's Assets
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
Education
Master's of Science - Nursing, Emphasis On Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2025
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Elkhorn, WI01.2017
Skills
- Health education facilitation
- Guiding preceptee educational progress
- Effective clinical leadership
- Lifelong learning commitment
- Analytical reasoning
- Staff development
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Clinical performance evaluation
- Healthcare proficiency
- Instructional techniques
- Accurate clinical documentation
- Educational planning
Accomplishments
Lakeland Medical Center Nurse of the Year 2023
Certification
- Medical Surgical Nursing Board certification ANCC
- Gerontological Nursing Board Certification ANCC
- Registered Nurse in Wisconsin 235334-30 LICENSE
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certified
Licensure/Certification
Wisconsin RN / 235334/30 Expires 3/01/2026
Wisconsin Medical - Surgical Nursing Board Certification Expires 3/2029
Wisconsin Gerontological Nursing Board Certification Expires 7/ 2028
Wisconsin BLS Expires 9/2025
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health Care - Lakeland
09.2019 - Current
Internal Medicine Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health Care
03.2014 - 09.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Society's Assets
07.2011 - 05.2012
Master's of Science - Nursing, Emphasis On Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
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