TERRY L. TOPOROWSKI R.N.

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BEREA,OHIO 44017

216-***-****

acdo9v@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary :

Dedicated RN with 30+ years Level III Neonatal ICU experience

20+ years in Neonatal/Pediatric Home Care

Private Duty Home Care Case Management/Provider

Prenatal High Risk Maternal Teaching

DME Clinical Specialist in Hospital/Home Settings

Offers a solid foundation in assessment, management of care, education,

and liaison of families /patients in the high risk neonatal/pediatric

population. Special interest in management and education of families

needing short and long term transition from healthcare facility to home.

Proficient in EPIC CHARTING.

Education

Cleveland State University: Pre requisites for Bachelor of Arts/Science

Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus: Pre requisites for RN

Nursing School

Fairview School of Nursing: Diploma Degree

Valid RN Licensure of Ohio

NRP Certification

Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Certification

Critical Event Team Training

NANN: National Association of Neonatal Nurses Member

C.E.U. ’s: Multifunctional areas

Work Experience

2012 Present Kettering Memorial Hospital: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care

Assess and manage care of patients in a newly appointed Level III NICU

Resource for nursing staff becoming proficient in the care of the high risk

neonate, including, but not limited to ; the very low birth weight neonate

Continuing care and education of family of the various developmental stages of

the pre term and medically challenged newborn

1980 2012 Fairview Hospital : Level III Neonatal Intensive Care

Assess and manage care of patients in various developmental stages

Proficiency in multiple respiratory support, medical equipment and treatments

used in the care of neonatal population

Strong background in education of families of neonates in variety of conditions;

especially in terms of short long term plan of care pre& post discharge

Preceptor/Resource for New Hires, Students, Internships, Float personnel

CODE PINK and TRANSPORT TEAM

Coach for H.E.A.R.T. (Recovery Service)

Professional demeanor with persuasive communication skills and strong

problem solving and conceptual thinking capabilities

Committee participation involving keeping current on National Standards and

Practices

Development of teaching aides for family and staff; especially targeted to

medically fragile patients and those requiring specialized treatments

and equipment for home use

2009 Present Interim Health Care Services of Akron

Private Duty pediatric home care: utilizing skills and equipment necessary

to care for medically compromised pediatric client.

Care of respiratory support, Broviac /PICC line access, infusion of

TPN/Lipids,antibiotics, care of ostomy, G tube, catheterization and basic

needs of living in the home.

Educate and support family, including accompaniment to medical appointments

and procedures

1992 2004 Mother and Infant Services of Fairview Enterprise

Comprehensive range of clinical functions in the capacity of Clinical

Specialist / Educator

Education of high risk ante partum patients; Diabetic, multipara, PIH, strict bed

rest and more; including equipment and self injection practices

Direct processing, set up, education and management of homecare equipment

and supplies within hospital and private residence settings for the maternal,

neonatal, and pediatric population

Development and updating educational materials for same

Provision of continuity of care from hospital to home

1993 2006 Homeview/Healthcare Circle of Fairview Enterprise

Neonatal/Pediatric Private Duty Home Care Provider and Case Manager

Performed comprehensive and clinical duties in the intake, assessment, care and

education of families and patients of the neonatal and pediatric home care

population post discharge from hospital

Recruitment, training, and monitoring of LPN and RN nurses for home care of

same population

Co ordination, collaboration and management of services, equipment, and

medical supplies; including medical personnel, ancillary services, and

families

1994 2003 Fairview Hospital Home Care Department

Sole Neonatal, Pediatric, and Post Partum Maternal Home Visit Provider

Comprehensive range of clinical functions involving assessment, education, care

and management of IV access, fluid and antibiotic treatment, wound care of

post discharge clients within the same categories

Contributed to organizing specific goals in caring for and education of post

partum mothers and infants, breast feeding support,wound care, basic infant

care

Collaboration of all services including Physicians, Pharmacy, and ancillary

service providers

Designed and utilized intake and assessment forms meeting specific needs of

the neonates, pediatric and post partum patients

Sole Pediatric Immunization /Synagis administrator in the home setting

During the course of my career I have continued to work within the community

utilizing all resources and have received many commendations from Staff, Medical

Practioners, and families.

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