Krista Chichak

Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Ability to think outside the box to create both innovative and practical nursing processes that optimize patient care practices. Respectful to, and respected by, patients, their families, and multidisciplinary colleagues.

• CARNA License, 10/01/24
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 10/01/24 (Renew every 2 years)
• BLS for Healthcare Workers, 10/09/24

• Parishioner and Volunteer member at St. Sophia’s Ukrainian Catholic Church

          - Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping 

            with organization and planning.

          - Assisted with special events and programs.

• Attendance at voluntary NICU education, 2016
• Change Adoption Team Member, 2018
• Member, Move Implementation Team 2021 (Preparation and move to new NICU unit)
• Member, RLS Committee, 2021-present
• Member, INFO Debrief, 2023-present
• Member, NICU Mentorship Program, 2022-present

• Providing competent and ethical care by using effective communication skills such as active listening, empathy, respect, and clarity.
• Patient and family centered care at the core of my nursing practice.
• Work successfully with different age groups (infants to adults) and parents.
• Providing teaching of infant development and care to parents.
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible and versatile with various shifts.
• Able to work individually and in a team setting.
• Punctual
• Organized
• Respectful, kind, and considerate to patients, staff, families, and work environment.
• Identifies own weaknesses and follows up with knowledgeable staff.
• Utilizes available and reliable resources on unit.
• Safety oriented.
• Follows policies and procedures
• Time management skills
• Coordinate care with doctors, fellows, NP, and other disciplines in the NICU
• Charge Trained for Days and Nights

• Next Gen U Health Assessment (February 2025)
• CRNA Medication Management Chapters 1-4 (February 2025)
• A Manager's Guide to Becoming a Great Change Leader (April 2025)
• Prosci Change Management Orientation for Employees - Understanding and Taking Control of Change (April 2025)
• A Leader's Guide to the LEADS Self-Assessment (April 2025)
• Introduction to LEADS in a Caring Environment (April 2025)
• Conflict Resolution - It Starts With You - Beginning (April 2025)
• The Leader's Guide to Emotional Intelligence (April 2025)
• EQ Applied (April 2025)
• Change Management Series (CMS)- Parts 1 & 2- Leading People Through Change and Leading People through Transition (April- current)
• Strengthening Resilience During Change (April- current)
• Preceptor Training- Modules 1 &2 (April- current)