Yvonne Horkovy
Berwyn,IL
Summary
Attentive and focused healthcare professional offering 500 hours of hands-on experience in hospital, hospice, clinic, and school nurse environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
Elemental Care
Crest Hill, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
General Manager
Instant Brands
Aurora, IL
05.2015 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Reduced corporate risk by managing shrink processes and controlling inventory levels.
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
CNA Student
Pershing Gardens
Stickney , IL
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted with IV therapy, medication administration, wound therapy and splinting.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Associates Degree In Law Enforcement -
2010
Associates In Nursing -
08.2018
BSN Nursing -
03.2022
Skills
- Employee Motivation
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Staff Scheduling
- Decision Making
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Originality and Creativity
- Administrative Management
- Sales Tracking
- Team Leadership
- Goal Setting
- Department Oversight
- Business Leadership
- Human Resources Oversight
- Financial Statement Review
- Performance Assessment
- Budget Control
- Sales Promotion
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Cost Reduction
- Training Management
- Customer Service Management
- Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
- Deadline Management
- Direct Sales
- Sales Coaching
- Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
- Business Forecasting
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Treatment Preparation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Oversight
- Attention to Detail
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Equipment Sterilization
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Examination
- Preventive Healthcare
- Accurate Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- First Aid
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Covid Testing
Timeline
Nursing Student - Elemental Care
01.2022 - Current
CNA Student - Pershing Gardens
06.2021 - 09.2021
General Manager - Instant Brands
05.2015 - Current
Morton College - Associates Degree In Law Enforcement,
Morton College - Associates In Nursing,
Chamberlain Nursing - BSN Nursing,