BERNADETA KAPUSTKA, DNP, FNP, NP- C
Chicago, Il 60630
Cell: 773-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a full-time position as a Family Nurse Practitioner in multidisciplinary setting where I can use my leadership abilities, work in a challenging environment and gain good experience.
EDUCATION
DePaul University: Chicago, IL
Doctor of Nursing Practice June, 2018
DePaul University: Chicago, IL
Post-Master Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate November, 2015
North Park University Chicago, IL
Master of Science May, 2012
Leadership and Management in Nursing
North Park University Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing December, 2009
Tarnow Education Center Poland
Associate degree in Tourism June, 1998
Language: Fluent in Polish
LICENSURE
•Advanced Practice Nurse (5/2022)
•Registered Professional Nurse ( 05/2022)
CERTIFICATE
•Family Nurse Practitioner Certification ( 01/2021)
•American Heart Association CPR
NURSING EXPERIENCE
Old Irving Park Community Health Clinic
Nurse Practitioner Chicago, Illinois
Volunteer February 2019 – current
•Provide primary care
•Take patient histories and perform assessments
•Order and review results of diagnostic tests, including EKGs and laboratory results
•Make diagnoses, prescribe treatment regimens, and monitor efficacy of treatment
•Provide health education and preventative services
Aperion Care Highwood Highwood, Illinois
September 2018 - current
Charge Nurse
Supervised staff engaged in direct patient care and ensured quality services
Managed shift operation efficiently and effectively
Conducted staff meetings and consulted patient needs and operations to improve delivery of care
Reported personnel and patient care status, issues, and information
Ensured that procedures, standards of care and practice, and regulations are upheld
Reported discrepancy and ensured all discrepancies are resolved prior to anyone leaving duty
Aperion Care Midlothian
Midlothian, Illinois
January 2017 – August 2018
Director of Nursing
Full time
Utilized management tools in nursing practice
Analyzed governance and utilization of the healthcare organization
Evaluated human resource management in clinical setting
Analyzed financial management in the organization
Contributed to organizational development by implementing Quality Improvement Projects
Developed nursing staff schedule in the way to ensure the staff is used in the best way possible
Developed patient treatment plans using standard of care, scientific rationale and professional practice policies as guidelines
Norridge HealthCare and Rehabilitation Center Norridge, Illinois
June 2012 – March 2013
Assistant Director of Nursing
Full time
Managed unit with 102 beds and over 30 employees
Collaborate with the DON to ensure that resident care objectives are established and met
Coordinate, direct and supervise all nursing functions of the unit to provide optimum care to residents
Ensure focus on quality of life issues and quality of care issues as established in the policies and procedures
Developed and participated in Quality Improvement (CQI) programs
Assist the nursing department in dealing with resident/family concerns
Ensure that all resident care is provided in a dignified and respectful manner
Interact with patients and families
Developing day-to-day management and long-term planning of the patient care
Take rounds and enquire personally about the patient's health
Manage issues that arise during the shift
Report unit performance directly to the Director of Nursing and Administrator
Norridge HealthCare and Rehabilitation Center Norridge, Illinois
Jan 2012 – May 2012
Charge Nurse
Norridge HealthCare and Rehabilitation Center Norridge, Illinois
Staff Nurse Feb 2010 – Jan 2011
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
High School Ryglice Ryglice, Poland Staff Accountant Oct 2000 – Nov 2002
Shelter for Youth Tarnow, Poland
Front Desk Referent Feb 1998 – Feb 2003
HONORS
Member of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Medical teamwork, judgment, supervision, ability to listen effectively, interpersonal/human relations skills, ability to prioritize duties and delegate responsibilities.