Customer Service Registered Nurse

Tori Lawecki, RN, IPC, B.G.S.

***** ********** ****** **** *******, In 46530• 574-***-**** • adrkna@r.postjobfree.com OBJECTIVE: Experienced RN in search of the next career that will utilize my experience and challenge me long term with potential for growth.

PROFILE: Compassionate Healthcare professional experienced in leadership/managerial position. Certified in BLS, IPC, TB. Med/Surg, Ortho/neuro, Oncology, home health, long term care, pediatrics, geriatrics, and wounds. Comfortable in fast paced emergency situations with a proven ability to manage time, prioritize, and execute sound judgment required to improve quality of patient care and quality of life. Passionate for providing excellent patient care as well as customer service. PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Bell Tower Health and Rehabilitation, Granger, IN August 2021-Present Director of Nursing Services

Golden Living Rehabilitation /LTC Center, Mishawaka, IN January 2020-Aug 2021 Director of Nursing Services

Responsible and accountable for the delivery of nursing services in the Golden Living community (130 beds). Working closely with the Executive Director and collaborating with IDT, medical professionals, consultants, government agencies and advocacy groups, to develop, support and coordinate resident care, related administrative functions, and to represent the interests of the community. I am responsible for the overall coordination and execution of nursing services and monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of nursing care.

St. Joseph Regional Hospital, Mishawaka, IN June 2016-Jan 2020 Registered Nurse-charge (ortho-neuro)

Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values while developing a plan of care. Addressing patient problems and communicating with patients and their families as well as the multi-disciplinary team in the coordination of patient care. Provided patient centered care for up to 6 patients on the ortho/ neuro surgery unit. Participated in the interview process of potential staff and training new staff and students. Managed the unit in the absence of the floor manager which includes overseeing staffing assignments and rounding with physicians. Taught the "Joint class" for patients undergoing hip/knee replacements.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Boca Raton, FL November 2104- June 2106 Registered Nurse

Provided patient centered care for up to 6 clients on the Medical/Surgical Oncology Unit. Advocated for patient and family centered care, as well as educate patients/families on medical conditions and individual treatment plans. Additional duties include administering blood products, TPN, verified physician orders, administer medications, oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, g-tube care, wound care, ostomy care, conduct blood draws/diagnostic procedures, immunizations, initiate lab work, per facility policy. Experience with hospice and palliative care. Responsive Home Health/Amedisys, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, FL July 2013-January 2015 RN-supervisor/case manager

References available upon request

Ability to function independently while providing individual care based on specific needs in the patients home. This includes Medicare visits, Start of Care, re-certification, wound care, medication management, assessing and evaluating the patient and their environment, educating patients and their families, proper documentation, advocating and facilitating care with a multidisciplinary team. Supervising HHA’s. Accountable for writing the Policy & Procedure Manual for Medication Management and job descriptions for agency.

Misericordia- Heart of Mercy Center, Chicago, IL 2007 -2013 RN-charge nurse

RN at a 120 bed LTC facility for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Primary responsibilities include supervising, managing, and executing daily operations as a Charge Nurse of a 21 bed unit for disabled individuals as well as 5 CNA’s while maintaining compliance with State regulations of assessing, evaluating, and documenting patient conditions. Experience with hospice and palliative care.

EDUCATION

Oakton Community College Des Plaines, IL 2012

Registered Nurse

Wilber Wright College Chicago, IL 2007

Practical Nursing

Indiana University Bloomington, IN 2004

Bachelor’s of General Studies

Holy Cross College Notre Dame,IN 2000

Associates of Arts

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