Vanessa Dziorney
Akron,OH
Summary
Dedicated RN with proven expertise in patient care and team coordination, honed at National Staffing Solutions and other respected healthcare facilities. Excelled in medication administration and patient assessments, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Known for exceptional compassion, empathy, and clinical judgment, fostering trust and improving patient satisfaction. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
National Staffing Solutions
01.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Hospice Nurse
Amedisys Hospice
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Promoted peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during end-of-life transition.
- Advocated for patients'' wishes regarding medical treatment options, respecting cultural beliefs and values throughout decision-making process.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Enhanced family understanding of hospice process through clear communication and education.
- Implemented creative non-pharmacological interventions for symptom management, enhancing patient comfort and overall quality of life.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute hospital settings to home-based hospice care environments, promoting continuity of care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current research findings in palliative care nursing practice through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing emotional, spiritual, and physical needs holistically.
- Supported grieving families through bereavement counseling services and educational resources on coping mechanisms.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring timely completion of necessary paperwork and reports.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' conditions to determine appropriate care plan interventions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
RN
Maxim Healthcare
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
RN Vaccinator- Flu
Labcorp
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Administered flu vaccine accurately and safely, reducing injection errors and adverse reactions.
- Proper care of vaccine and supplies .
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on importance of vaccine, side effects, signs of infection and routine care of site.
RN Staff Nurse
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by healthcare provider.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Participated in hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient satisfaction levels.
- Devised customized interventions addressing physical, emotional, social, spiritual aspects of each patient''s well-being while adhering to professional ethics guidelines.
- Administered vaccinations and conducted health screenings for early detection of illnesses or diseases among patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN Charge Nurse
Willow Park Nursing Home
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
Education
No Degree - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
Functonal Alliance
Portland, OR09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH12.2018
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Precepting
- Physical assessment
- Infection control measures
- Professional Bedside Manner
- EMR / EHR
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Diabetes management
- Vaccine administration
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Hospice Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Telemetry monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Performing EKGs
- Lab result interpretation
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Hospice and palliative care
- Health and wellness expertise
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to 7 patients in pcu environment.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Florence Nightingale Award at VA
- Employee of the month at South pointe hospital
Timeline
RN
National Staffing Solutions
01.2022 - Current
RN
Maxim Healthcare
10.2021 - 01.2022
RN Vaccinator- Flu
Labcorp
10.2020 - 01.2022
Hospice Nurse
Amedisys Hospice
04.2019 - 04.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
01.2019 - 10.2021
RN Charge Nurse
Willow Park Nursing Home
10.2018 - 02.2019
No Degree - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
Functonal Alliance
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
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