Registered Nurse Practitioner
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West Palm Beach, FL, *****
***********@*****.***
CHRISTOPHER J KATAKOWSKI, ARNP
OBJECTIVE To achieve a full-time job as a certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in a reputed hospital or practice, with the aim to apply and improve my skills. I have twenty-one years of experience in this field with exceptional knowledge of surgical equipment and procedures which will help me to contribute to my effort in patients care and recover.
Looking for a challenging and responsible role as a certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in a surgical department that should allow me to make best use of my patient care abilities and surgical skills. SKILLS § Exceptional post-operative closure in a solo setting.
§ Advanced knowledge of orthopedic surgical techniques and equipment
§ Operative skill set is versatile for all surgical settings
§ Vital medical report writing abilities
§ Exemplary time management and organizational skills WORK HISTORY CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTIONER, PALM BEACH ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE July 2017-July 2019
§ Responsible for obtaining preoperative medical history along with assessment and diagnosis for patients receiving joint replacement
§ Responsible for duties as an orthopedic surgical assistant including closure of surgical wounds
§ Responsible for patient education specific to condition, including precautions, potential post-op complications including on call duties postoperatively
§ Implemented a non-opioid based pain management
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTIONER, UPMC HORIZON ORTHOPEDICS November 2015-June 2017
§ Responsible for obtaining and recording patient medical history
§ Performed duties as an orthopedic surgical assistant
§ Education of patients regarding medications, post-operative care, and health management
§ Responsible for pain management from admission to discharge
§ Followed up post-surgical inpatient, including daily rounds, reviewing labs and monitoring for signs of infection
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTIONER, WOLF CREEK ORTHOPEDICS September 2009-October2015
§ Responsible for obtaining and recording patient medical history
§ Education of patients regarding medications, post-operative care, and health management
§ Responsible for pain management from admission to discharge
§ Followed up post-surgical inpatient, including daily rounds, reviewing labs and monitoring for signs of infection
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER, MINIMALLY INVASIVE BARIATRIC AND GENERAL SURGERY March 2009-September 2009
§ Responsible for operating lap band clinic
§ Education of patients regarding medications, post-operative care, and health management
§ Followed up post-surgical inpatient, including daily rounds Page 2 Christopher J Katakowski, ARNP
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER, HERMITAGE ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE December 2008-February 2009
§ Provided orthopedic management of sport-related injuries for Highschool sporting events including call coverage for practice every other week
§ Responsible for obtaining and recording patient medical history CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER, PARKSIDE ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES August 2005-December 2008
§ Responsible for obtaining and recording patient medical history
§ Performed duties as an orthopedic surgical assistant
§ Followed up post-surgical inpatient, including daily rounds, reviewing labs and monitoring for signs of infection
SCRUB AND CIRCULATING REGISTERED NURSE IN OPERATING ROOM, UPMC HORIZON HOSPITAL SYSTEM June 2001-August 2004
§ Responsible for history & physical, permit, pre-anesthesia worksheet and 24-hour note are all completed along with pa ent verifica on of procedure before transpor ng pa ent to opera ng room
§ Confirming all preopera ve lab work and diagnos c studies that are ordered are completed
§ Responsible for preopera ve, intraopera ve and postopera ve counts
§ Responsible for proper prepara on and instrumenta on for all surgical procedures performed
§ Oversee Opera ng room during procedures to guarantee sterility and AORN adherence CHARGE NURSE SURGICAL WARD, UPMC HORIZON HOSPITAL SYSTEM October 1998-June 2001
§ Responsible for daily assignments, coordinating patient care, dispensed medications, and patient treatment as ordered by the physician
§ Coordinated lab work, diagnostic testing and relayed results to the physician
§ Responsible for Patient and family education prior to treatment
§ Developed patient plan of care to ensure obtainable expectations for patient out comes
§ Monitored patients for changes in condition and advocated as need arose EDUCATION MASTER OF SCIENCE, LAROCHE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA, MAY 2005 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERESITY, DECEMBER 1998 REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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