Malgorzata Polak
Sebastopol
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 11+ years of experience delivering exceptional care in ambulatory and inpatient settings. Skilled at anticipating the needs of high volume care areas to optimize flow while providing patient driven care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
- Performed conscious sedation administration, preoperative and postoperative care for endoscopy patients including bronchoscopies and ERCP’s
- Monitor patients receiving paracentesis
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Endoscopy Travel RN
Travel Nurse Across America
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Responsibilities include: preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care for endoscopy patients including bronchoscopies
- Work as endoscopy tech to assist physician during endoscopy cases and scope processing
Ambulatory Surgery Center Staff Nurse III
Providence St. Joseph Health
10.2017 - 11.2021
- Provided personalized and high quality care in a fast paced ambulatory surgery center in both endoscopy department and non chemotherapy infusion center
- Initiates and maintains conscious sedation for patients with ASA scores I-III
- Performs biotherapy, blood transfusions, hydration therapy, IV antibiotics, and blood draws while adhering to aseptic technique
- Recognized by manager as flexible leader working as relief charge nurse & preceptor
ICU Staff Nurse II
Queen of the Valley Medical Center
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Coordinated multidisciplinary environment to treat diagnoses including stroke, neurosurgery, cardiovascular cases, sepsis, & CRRT
- Assisted with bedside procedures including paracentesis, thoracentesis, cardioversion, and placements of central lines, chest tubes, PICC lines, tracheostomies, PEG tubes, and EVDs
Neuro ICU Staff Nurse II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma Center, MAGNET-designation, and Teaching Hospital
- Provided neurological treatment support for patients suffering from hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes, traumatic brain injuries, receiving tPA infusions, and utilizing ICP and CPP monitoring
- Worked in break/resource nurse capacity to supervise other nurses, oversee the care of up to 32 patients, and respond to rapid response calls
- Level 1 Trauma Center, MAGNET-designation, and Teaching Hospital
Education
Bachelor's - Nursing
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01.2013
Skills
- ACLS (American Heart Association)
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- Conscious Sedation Administration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Medication administration
- IV administration
Timeline
Endoscopy Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
Endoscopy Travel RN
Travel Nurse Across America
01.2022 - 05.2023
Ambulatory Surgery Center Staff Nurse III
Providence St. Joseph Health
10.2017 - 11.2021
ICU Staff Nurse II
Queen of the Valley Medical Center
03.2016 - 10.2017
Neuro ICU Staff Nurse II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
02.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor's - Nursing
San Francisco State University
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