ZACK CHEGE
Roseville,CA
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Private Duty
San Francisco, California
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Provided in-home care for an end-stage ALS client
- Provided compassionate care and support to patients in home settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs regularly.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans.
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
Glenn Medical Center
Willows, CA
02.2023 - 11.2025
- Developed and enforced fall prevention strategies to reduce patient injuries and maintain a safe environment in the medical-surgical unit.
- Executed medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management to enhance patient care.
- Educated new nurses on proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
HOME HEALTH NURSE
ACCURATE HOME CARE
Minneapolis, Minnesota
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Performed wound care, IV infusion, catheter management, and administered medications while coordinating care and tracking patient progress.
- Developed and updated specific care plans in collaboration with physicians and healthcare professionals to ensure tailored patient support.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and self-care techniques to enhance understanding and adherence.
PRIVATE DUTY NURSE
CHAMP VA
Madison, WI
01.2016 - 08.2022
- Provided comprehensive care for Vent-dependent client at home, closely monitored respiratory status and managed ventilator to ensure safety and well-being.
- Contributed to development and implementation of tailored service plans addressing nursing and patient health care needs to enhance patient outcomes.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Documented patient assessments and responses to therapy to inform clinical decisions and improve therapeutic interventions.
- Initiated emergency response measures during critical situations.
REGISTERED NURSE
University of Minnesota Hospital
Minneapolis
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Monitored patient's hemodynamics in Neurosurgery Unit, ensuring timely intervention for optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered pre-operative and post-operative care to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Monitor patient's neurological activity.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with family, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive updates on patient conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded swiftly to safety and security concerns in unit, implementing crisis prevention interventions to de-escalate situations.
Education
Bachelor - Nursing
Liberty University
01-2013
Krakow University of Economics - Studied abroad in a program sponsored by European Union focusing on i
01-2010
Diploma - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa01-2005
Business - Finance
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WISkills
- Direct patient care
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Ventilator monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- Chronic disease management
- Care planning
- Patient transportation
- Medical documentation
- Critical thinking skills
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 05/31/24, 05/01/26, Norcal Emergency Medical Training, Roseville, CA, (916) 787-1787
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 07/05/24, 07/31/26, Safety Training Seminars
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 07/06/24, 07/31/26, Safety Training Seminars
Languages
- Polish
- English
- Swahili, Native Language
- Polish, Intermediate (B1)
- English, Master or proficient (C2)
Personal Qualifications
- Ventilator and Tracheostomy trained
- Telemetry trained
- Ability to adapt to different situations. Lived in 4 countries across North America, Africa and Europe.
- Ability to analyze and problem solve.
- Proven ability to communicate and work with people of different backgrounds and cultures.
- Actively participates in development and implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with broad range of complications.
- Ensured that doctors' orders were effectively carried out, including giving right medications and following a plan of care. Good understanding of the healthcare system.
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Private Duty
02.2026 - 04.2026
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
Glenn Medical Center
02.2023 - 11.2025
HOME HEALTH NURSE
ACCURATE HOME CARE
07.2022 - 02.2024
PRIVATE DUTY NURSE
CHAMP VA
01.2016 - 08.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
University of Minnesota Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2015
Bachelor - Nursing
Liberty University
Krakow University of Economics - Studied abroad in a program sponsored by European Union focusing on i
Diploma - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Business - Finance
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire