Robert Karczewski
RN, BSN
4211 Alex Lane, Crystal Lake
Summary
Hard-working and experienced nursing professional dedicated to consistently delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in order to provide the most optimal outcome for my patients. Focused on continuously advancing my expertise in the critical care environment while driving innovation on my unit. Dedicated to fostering a team-oriented environment that values nursing excellence and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
- Managed the care of patients who required additional cardiovascular device support, specifically management and troubleshooting of the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
- Served as a CVICU representative for the Area Nursing Professional Governance Council; position duties included: collaborating with nursing leaders to advance clinical practice; contributing ideas and efforts towards policy development, quality improvement initiatives, and strategic planning; and promoting up-to-date evidence-based care by routinely evaluating site nursing practices to maintain compliance with regulatory standards
- Additional position duties are included in the Aurora St. Luke's CVICU registered nurse job description dated 10/2018 to 11/2021, found below
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Advocate Sherman Hospital
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action through the utilization of evidence-based practice guidelines
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients and their families on cardiovascular disease processes, intra-procedural and post-procedural expectations, safe medication management, and healthy lifestyle modification strategies
- Enhanced leadership skillset by taking on the roles of charge nurse and preceptor for new unit hires
Per Diem Clinical Educator
Abiomed
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided Impella device case support via clinical instruction for significant device events, including but not limited to device implant, explant, weaning, and troubleshooting for both new and existing accounts in the Chicago North region
- Delivered Impella device training utilizing instructional and interactive techniques for RN staff in both the ICU and Cardiac Catheterization Lab
- Collaborated with ICU and Cardiac Catheterization Lab interdisciplinary teams through proactive rounding efforts in order to ensure optimal and timely outcomes for patients requiring Impella device support
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Delivered direct and exceptional patient care to variety of critically ill patients, including those recovering from cardiac surgery, those in need of heart failure management, and those requiring stabilization post-STEMI and/or post-CODE intervention
- Expanded critical care knowledge and beside nursing skills by completing training required to manage patients in need of additional cardiac care interventions, including intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and Impella Heart Pump therapies
- Directly collaborated with critical care interdisciplinary teams, including but not limited to critical care anesthesia, cardiothoracic surgery, and cardiology, in order to ensure optimal and timely patient outcomes
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Specifically trained in providing care for critically ill patients recovering from cardiac and vascular surgery, heart transplantation, and surgical implantation of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
- Managed patients who required additional support therapies including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs while progressing patient care towards ICU transfer or discharge
- Assisted in the training and development of new staff RNs as a unit preceptor while providing high-quality nursing care to 1-2 critically ill patients
- Completed new graduate nurse residency project focused on early identification and management of ICU delirium
Nurse Extern, CVICU
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
02.2018 - 09.2018
- With guidance from a dedicated registered nurse, carried out all responsibilities required of a CVICU registered nurse, including, but not limited to, patient assessment, medication administration, titration of medication drips, retrieval and interpretation of patient labs, and assistance with ADLs
Nursing Assistant
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Under the direction of a CVICU registered nurse, responsible for the collaborative care of a variety of patients before and after cardiovascular surgery
- Communicated with nursing assistants, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team regarding strategies to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Assisted patients in completing activities of daily living including, but not limited to, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, repositioning, ambulation, and transferring while maintaining patient safety
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI 03.2017 - 2018.08
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI 01.2008 - 2011.05
Skills
Critical Care Expertise
Time Management
IV Medication Titration
Strong Clinical Judgment
EKG Analysis
Critical Thinking
Lab result interpretation
Professional bedside manner
Certification
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Volunteer Experience
Patient Companion - Aurora VNA Zilber Family Hospice (July 2019-March 2021)
- Provided comfort, support, and companionship to hospice patients, hoping to ease their end-of-life transition, as well as the transition for their family and loved ones
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Advocate Sherman Hospital
06.2022 - 04.2024
Per Diem Clinical Educator
Abiomed
11.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
10.2018 - 11.2021
Nurse Extern, CVICU
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
02.2018 - 09.2018
Nursing Assistant
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
06.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Milwaukee School of Engineering
03.2017 - 2018.08
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Marquette University
01.2008 - 2011.05
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
2019-02
BLS - Basic Life Support
2019-02
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