Jessica Polyak
Lockport,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rheumatology Associates
03.2008 - Current
- Reviewed patients medical histories, reviewed current problems being addressed during a routine visit, took vital signs; would draw blood when necessary.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills. Proficient in prior authorization process.
- Administered IV fluids and medications to support long-term treatment for those with autoimmune and rheumatological diseases; peripheral IVs started.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Paramedic
Superior Ambulance
05.2001 - 01.2011
- Responded to daily emergencies.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure. Was also tried under Critical Care Transport (CCT).
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Transported patients on ventilators and several IV fluids.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
Tinley Park, IL05.2023
Paramedic License - Paramedicine
Highland Park Paramedic Program
Highland Park, IL06.2002
EMT-B -
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL05.2001
Skills
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Monitoring Patient Progress
- Electrocardiographic Rhythm Recognition
- Patient Management
- IV Insertion
- Lifesaving Measures
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Emergency Management
- Medication Administration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Lab result interpretation
- IV management
- Precepting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Strong medical ethic
- Performing ekgs
- IV setup
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Rheumatology Associates
03.2008 - Current
Paramedic
Superior Ambulance
05.2001 - 01.2011
EMT-B -
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
Paramedic License - Paramedicine
Highland Park Paramedic Program
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