George Vaiciunas, RN

773-***-**** § adhmzl@r.postjobfree.com § Tucson, AZ

Profile of Qualifications

REGISTERED NURSE with 20+ years of progressive experience and recognition for excellent interpersonal communication skills, technical knowledge, and quality patient care. Seeking transition of lifelong personal development and healthcare related skill set to a SALES or CUSTOMER RELATIONS position that requires perseverance and patience.

Key skill areas, knowledge and expertise include:

Consultative Communication Style Current WI RN License #120917-30

Instruction / Education / Training Past AZ RN License #118881 (inactive)

Complex Problem Resolution Past MS Office – Word / Excel

Charting / Documentation / Reports Team Building

Treatment (Tx) Plan Implementation Client Advocacy

Education / Career Preparation

Bachelor of Science – Biology

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY (Brooklyn, NY)

AAS – Nursing OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Des Plaines, IL)

Professional Experience

Family Caregiver – Tucson, AZ / Soldier’s Grove, WI / Chicago, IL 8/12 – present

AMITA HEALTH ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL – Chicago & Elgin, IL 1996 – 8/12

FT Registered Nurse, Charge – Chicago, IL (2/2003 – 8/2012)

FT & PT Registry Nurse – Elgin, IL (1996 – 2002)

Performed all tasks related to total care and medication administration for 4-6 patients per shift. Developed plan of care based on assessment with specific objectives, goals and interventions designed to meet patient(s)’ needs and strict adherence to physician’s orders.

Proactively and quickly identified risks and changes, with immediate reporting to nurse supervisor and/or attending physician.

Thorough and detailed communication with physicians, other nurses and medical support personnel to ensure doctor interaction and patient/family experience meets high standards of care and experience.

Served as CPR Instructor, mentor, and point of contact for new hires and student nurses regarding processes, systems, policies and regulations.

Prepared patient(s) for discharge with home care instructions as well as referral resources for additional help.

Attention to resourceful use of supplies and equipment as well as cost effective strategies.

MACNEAL HOSPITAL – Berwyn, IL 2000 – 2002

FT & PT Registry Nurse

Other early career experience includes Sales Representative / Account Executive with LIGO LABORATORY (Harvey, IL) and Registered Representative with JOHN HANCOCK (Homewood, IL) as well as 4 years of military service as a Medic for the US Air Force.

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