Zaklina Kaczmar
Troy,NY
Summary
Graduate Nurse with a strong clinical foundation in acute and perioperative care and several years of experience in high-acuity hospital environments. Demonstrates adherence to evidence-based practice, strong patient safety awareness, and calm performance under pressure. Brings combined experience in bedside nursing and operating room settings, with strengths in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, and clinical competence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Samaritan Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Provided perioperative support across multiple surgical specialties
- Maintained strict sterile and aseptic technique to ensure infection prevention and patient safety
- Collaborated closely with RNs, surgeons, and anesthesia providers
Surgical Technologist
OrthoNY
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Specialized in orthopedic, spine, ENT, and sports medicine procedures
- Assisted with patient positioning, instrumentation, and intraoperative workflow
- Adapted quickly while floating across multiple facilities
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for procedures, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety standards.
Surgical Technologist
St. Peter’s Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Scrubbed general, vascular, thoracic, neuro, plastic, OB/GYN, orthopedic, urology and plastics
- Collaborated with surgical teams to anticipate needs, enhancing workflow efficiency during operations.
- Upheld hospital safety, sterility, and regulatory standards
Patient Care Associate
St. Peter’s Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2022
- Provided direct patient care including ADLs, mobility assistance, and obtained vital signs
- Communicated changes in patient condition to nursing staff and supported unit workflow
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
Troy, NY12.2025
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY12.2021
Skills
- Head-to-toe patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Sterile and aseptic technique
- Infection prevention and patient safety
- Patient and family education
- Care coordination and discharge planning
- Epic EMR documentation
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Time management and prioritization
- Calm performance in high acuity settings
Clinical Experience
• Delivered direct patient care across multiple inpatient and specialty settings under RN supervision
• Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and ongoing patient monitoring
• Administered medications safely and accurately per scope and facility protocol
• Participated in care planning, interdisciplinary rounds, and discharge preparation
• Utilized Epic EMR for accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Demonstrated strong prioritization, situational awareness, and patient advocacy
Clinical Rotations: Medical-Surgical · Progressive Care Unit (PCU) · Pediatrics · Labor & Delivery · Postpartum · Mental Health · ICU · Emergency Department · PACU · Pre-Op & Post-Op · Endoscopy
Certification
- Graduate Nurse, New York State — NCLEX scheduled
- BLS, American Heart Association
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Samaritan Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist
OrthoNY
11.2023 - 05.2024
Surgical Technologist
St. Peter’s Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2023
Patient Care Associate
St. Peter’s Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Hudson Valley Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing