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Michael Szekunda

San Clemente

Summary

Critical Care Registered Nurse with extensive experience in surgical and neurological ICU settings, advanced in intravenous access and management, clear and ethical patient care planning, committed to enhancing critical care skills and advancing community health.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
Anaheim
10.2023 - Current
  • Initiated Float Pool role in Seasonal Program for ICU, providing care to diverse patient populations.
  • Diverse patient cases include: Transsphenoidal resections, DKA, GI bleeds, Neuro based post-surgical nursing care like craniotomy/ectomy and stroke rehabilitation
  • Gained comprehensive experience across multiple hospital units, enhancing adaptability and clinical skills.
  • Advocated for patients' needs during care transitions and hospital stays, ensuring continuity of care.

Registered Nurse

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
Fountain Valley
03.2022 - 10.2023
  • Launched career as new graduate nurse, undergoing training in Intensive Care Unit procedures.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in CRRT Prismaflex, EVD management, DKA protocols, advanced cardiac support, and rapid assessment and treatment of all forms of shock.
  • Monitored surgical ICU patients receiving temporary and permanent pacemakers, ensuring optimal post-operative recovery.
  • Coordinated proactive patient care plans with intensivists, attending physicians, and MDs to enhance patient outcomes during hospital stays.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
Anaheim
01.2022

Bachelors of Science - Nursing (prerequisites)

California State University of Channel Islands
Camarillo
05.2018

Skills

  • Direct Nursing Care
  • IV Access and Maintenance
  • Advanced Cardiac Support
  • Electrolyte Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Care Coordination
  • Patient Education
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Leadership Skills

Degree

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Awards

  • Proud Eagle Scout, serving as the Senior Patrol Leader in the troop, and spent many years developing leadership skills from 2008-2019.
  • I volunteered with COPE Health Scholars at St. John's Regional Hospital in Oxnard California which provided me with 283 hours of clinical experience in the ICU, CCU, and Telemetry Units.

Certification

CCRN

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
03.2022 - 10.2023

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

West Coast University

Bachelors of Science - Nursing (prerequisites)

California State University of Channel Islands
Michael Szekunda