Irene Sawoch

** ******* ******, **** ****, NY ***42

( 516-***-**** ( acsdbl@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

NH Nassau County Medical Center via Total Health Care Agency 2011-2013

Perioperative Surgical Technologist

* Obtained and delivered status reports when entering and leaving on-

going surgeries.

* Performed as scrub assistant in the Operating Room various surgical

procedures which included Trauma, Orthopedics, Optics, Neuro,

Thoracic, Cysto, Plastics, burns and other general surgeries.

* Handled pre/post-surgery turnover set up and general prep.

* Oversaw stock room inventory.

North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY 1996-2011

Perioperative Associate/Surgical Technologist, Licensed Practical Nurse

* Responsible for aseptic technique and infection control.

* Responsible for sponge instrument and sharp count.

* Assisted with all Endoscopic procedures.

* Ensured surgical equipment was properly sterilized.

* Performed as scrub assistant in the Operating Room for all surgical

procedures. Several specialties include: General Surgery,

Gynecological, GU, Neuro Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Orthopedics.

North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY 1993-1996

Licensed Practical Nurse

* Worked Medical and Surgical unit as shift nurse for seven to ten

patients.

* Supervised and delegated orders to Nursing Assistants.

* Obtained and transcribed medication orders as well as dispensed

medications.

* Managed Telemetry step down unit post open-heart surgery.

* Monitored and read electrocardiograms.

* Ensured quality nursing care and patient safety.

North Shore University Hospital, Glen Cove, NY 1990-

1993

Licensed Practical Nurse

* Fulfilled the role of Licensed Practical Nurse on Medical unit.

* Supervised and delegated orders to Nursing Assistants.

* Obtained and transcribed medication orders.

* Worked primarily the respiratory step down unit.

* Ensured quality patient care, tracheotomy care and decubitus care.

* Monitored infection control.

EDUCATION

The College Network Present

Online continuing education - Pursuit of RN

Molloy College

Liberal Arts, Chemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology

Vocational Education and Extension Board of Nursing

Registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State

AWARDS Nursing Excellence Award 2000

Irene Sawoch

28 Gaffney Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542

( 516-***-**** ( acsdbl@r.postjobfree.com

Concepts Of Independence Inc. 2015-Present

* Responsible for managing oral medications under the direction of the

physician

* Perform activities of daily living such as AM and PM care

* Responsible for cleaning patient's quarters and washing their laundry

* Care of ventilator and respiratory mask

* Perform range of motion to patient's extremities

* Accompanied the patient to various doctor appointments and trips outside

of the home and provide assistance with comfort and care.

Sweet Pea Agency 2013-2014

* Administered dressing, treatments, medications, and other nursing

services to private patients as required

* Observed and recorded elevated symptoms and reported them to the family

and physician

* Performed tracheostomy care maintenance

* Provided in home care to ventilator dependent patients

* Educated patients, parents and other care givers on proper usage of

repertory equipment as well as medication administration using a G tube

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