Karley Pulkownik
Irwin
Summary
Compassionate Home Hospice Nurse at UMPC with expertise in palliative care and emotional support. Developed tailored care plans and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Skilled in administering medications and providing bereavement support, ensuring families receive comprehensive education and compassionate care during critical times.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Hospice Nurse
UMPC
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed individualized care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments and family needs.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and support family dynamics.
- Educated patients and families about end-of-life care options and symptom management strategies.
- Administered medications with precision, monitoring for efficacy and adverse reactions.
Trauma Technician
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted in trauma patient stabilization by monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to medical staff.
- Executed emergency response protocols during high-pressure situations to ensure efficient patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate trauma care and improve patient outcomes.
- Facilitated effective communication among medical professionals during trauma incidents to enhance team performance.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA12-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA06-2024
Skills
- Spiritual care
- Compassionate care
- Catheter care
- Emotional support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Palliative care
- Tracheostomy care
- Family education
- Oxygen therapy
- Bereavement support
- Teamwork
- Certified in CPR/AED
Accomplishments
- Achieved CPR certification by completing CPR/AED training with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used EPIC to efficiently chart in patient medical records.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2024
- Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - 2027
- CPR Training - 2024
- Peer Specialist - 2020
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Hospice Nurse
UMPC
06.2023 - 12.2024
Trauma Technician
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University