Zachary Sowel
Stevens,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with Licensed Practical Nurse Experience. Progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
04.2020 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
UPMC
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
LPN
Department Of Veterans Affairs
03.2011 - 08.2019
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05.2019
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
Willow Street, PA08.2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Professional Bedside Manner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
04.2020 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
UPMC
08.2019 - 04.2020
LPN
Department Of Veterans Affairs
03.2011 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
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