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Zachary Kovach

Fountain Hill

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in perioperative care at St. Luke's University Health Network. Skilled in medication administration, patient advocacy, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Recognized for leading multidisciplinary teams and implementing best practices to improve patient outcomes in high-pressure settings.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

St. Lukes University Health Network
09.2016 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by developing and evaluating individualized nursing plans.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to uphold professional nursing standards.
  • Oversaw operations in 15 operating rooms, ensuring efficient patient flow.
  • Implemented best practices for patient safety and care protocols.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of patient data, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Registered Nurse

Fellowship Community
01.2015 - 08.2017

Ensured dignified care for 20-30 long-term care residents by supervising Certified Nursing Assistants.

Assigned specific patient care tasks to CNAs and addressed ongoing changes observed from prior shifts.

Educated families and residents about disease processes, enhancing understanding of health conditions.

Reported abnormal assessment findings of residents to charge nurse for timely intervention and care.

Coordinated with ancillary services such as therapy, dietary, and case management for comprehensive resident support.

Demonstrated expertise in wound vac machine maintenance and application of specialized dressings.

Conducted thorough assessments for new patient admissions, documenting skin integrity and other relevant issues.

Facilitated effective communication with families regarding resident status and care throughout each shift.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA
05-2013

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Wound care
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Medication distribution
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Team coordination
  • Procedure preparations
  • ADL assistance
  • Staff supervision
  • Emergency procedures
  • Long-term care
  • EPIC software use

Timeline

Registered Nurse

St. Lukes University Health Network
09.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse

Fellowship Community
01.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Moravian University
Zachary Kovach