Vanessa Pacholski
Junction City,KS
Summary
Dependable licensed PN trained to work in fast-passed environments and stay calm under pressure. Seeking to leverage meticulous record-keeping and analytical skills to gain experience as a Nurse Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Care Coordinator
Homestead Of Abilene
04.2024 - Current
- Hired and trained new staff members on facility policies, patient care and medicine distribution.
- Ordered lab work and scheduled appointments with doctors, patients and families to discuss results.
- Facilitated communication among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment for optimal resident support.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of residents'' health status and timely intervention.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans, optimizing residents'' quality of life.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Increased resident satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and fostering a positive living environment.
- Educated families and patients on current facility procedures, medical diagnoses and best courses of action.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate records and conducting regular audits.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Coordinated the resident admission and discharge process, ensuring a smooth transition and minimizing stress for residents and families.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly through observation, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Tracked changes in residents' conditions closely using various assessment tools to update care plans accordingly.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Utilized advanced software tools like Excel, Outlook, and scheduling-specific platforms to effectively manage comprehensive appointment calendars.
- Managed daily scheduling conflicts to reduce operational backlogs and support full shift-coverage.
- Proactively identified scheduling issues and developed quick solutions to promote efficiency and profitability.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Stormont Vail Flint Hills
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathetic listening, and prompt resolution of issues.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Served as a resource to new hires or nursing students in the Medical Surgical unit, sharing knowledge and providing guidance on best practices.
- Contributed to a safe environment through strict adherence to infection control protocols during all procedures.
LPN Charge Nurse
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Remote LPN
Nebraska House Call Physician
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN
Emerald Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lincoln Public Schools
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
LPN
Homestead Rehabilitation
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments, Tracheostomy cares, G-tube cares, and monitored blood sugars (giving appropriate insulin).
Traveling CNA and QMAP
G-Force Medical Staffing
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Traveling CNA for short staffed facilities. Assesses patient condition by monitoring vital signs; recording intake and output; reviewing patient care journal; keeping family informed.
- Administered oral medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Education
Certification - Licensd Practical Nurse
Concorde Career College - Aurora
Aurora, CO2019
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO2016
Skills
- Clinical training
- Practiced inpatient and outpatient caregiver
- CPR/BLS certified
- IV certified
- Talent in obtaining/charting vital signs
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Patient/family focused
Affiliations
National Society of Leadership and Success Honor Society.
Languages
Bosnian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Resident Care Coordinator
Homestead Of Abilene
04.2024 - Current
Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Stormont Vail Flint Hills
12.2023 - 03.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
04.2023 - 07.2023
Remote LPN
Nebraska House Call Physician
06.2022 - 02.2023
LPN
Emerald Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lincoln Public Schools
11.2020 - 12.2021
LPN
Homestead Rehabilitation
03.2020 - 12.2020
Traveling CNA and QMAP
G-Force Medical Staffing
01.2016 - 12.2019
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Front Range Community College
Certification - Licensd Practical Nurse
Concorde Career College - Aurora
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