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Work History
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Volunteer Work
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Tammy Kuzmitsky

Schuylkill Haven,PA

Summary

Caring and dependable Registered Nurse with advanced abilities in patient assessment, treatment and monitoring. Proficient in caring for patients in a wide variety of settings. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Short Stay Unit

VA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

Registered Nurse, Case Manager

Bayada Home Health
11.2021 - 08.2023
  • Enhanced patient recovery by developing customized home care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs, leading to appropriate interventions and referrals when necessary.
  • Provided wound care management expertise, resulting in faster healing times and reduced complications for patients.

Acute Care Registered Nurse

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Delivered proficient pain management to patients by assessing pain levels, administering appropriate medications, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.
  • Mitigated risk factors associated with falls or pressure injuries by conducting regular skin assessments and implementing preventative measures tailored to each patient''s specific needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate communication, advocacy, and comprehensive education on disease management.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

UPMC Hanover Hospital
08.2020 - 07.2021

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  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA
05.2020

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Staff Management
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Care Plan Development
  • Staff education and training

Volunteer Work

Chester County Medical Reserve Corps

Covid 19 call center volunteer (2020), PRN status (Current)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Short Stay Unit

VA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Case Manager

Bayada Home Health
11.2021 - 08.2023

Acute Care Registered Nurse

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
07.2021 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

UPMC Hanover Hospital
08.2020 - 07.2021

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Tammy Kuzmitsky