Registered Nurse Utilization Review

Crystal Gorka

Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, United States

************@*****.*** 570-***-****

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Summary

Total experience in healthcare is 22 years. 1 year as as CNA in Long Term Care, 2 years as an LPN in LTC, 6 years in Medical/Surgical, and 14 years in Mental Health and addictions, covering all ages. Experience

Registered Nurse

Community Health Systems First Hospital Wyoming Valley May 2013 - Present (9 years 4 months +)

Unit: Adult V, with frequent floating to all units Duties: Medication administration, Collaborating with other disciplines, De-escalation of patients, leading groups and activities, initiating Treatment plans, Using safe crisis management techniques, delegation Of tasks to MHT’s and BHS’s, Providing education on health and wellness, Teaching life skills, Utilizing Therapeutic Techniques, the

Management of Medical problems, both chronic and acute, and Orientation and support of new staff members.

Office Manager

Concrete Solutions

Aug 2013 - Present (9 years 1 month +)

General Clerical Duties, ordering supplies, banking, and postal duties. Registered Nurse

NORTHEAST COUNSELING SERVICES

May 2009 - Oct 2010 (1 year 6 months)

Unit: Adult Behavioral Health/Gero-psych

Duties: Medication administration, Collaborating with other disciplines, De-escalation of patients, leading groups and activities, diabetic teaching Using safe crisis management techniques, delegation of tasks to support staff, and coordinating with other disciplines.

Registered Nurse

Barnes-Kasson County Hospital

Oct 2004 - May 2010 (5 years 8 months)

Unit: Medical-Surgical

Duties: Medication Administration, IV therapy, PICC and TLC infusions, Wound Care, Respiratory treatments, Oxygen Administration, Insertion and removal of Foley and Straight catheters, Tracheostomy care, Ostomy care, Initiation and Assessment of blood transfusions, Transferring patients to other levels of care,

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Initiation of care plans, and the delegation of tasks to LPN’s and CNA’s. Education

Western Governors University

WGU, Nursing (BSN); Community Health, Substance abuse prevention and treatment Luzerne County Community College

A.A.S, Nursing; General Studies

Wilkes-Barre School of Practical Nursing

Diploma

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Practical Nurse

Issued Sep 2001 - Expires Apr 2024

Registered Nurse

Issued Jul 2003 - Expires Oct 2022

Skills

banking • clerical • crisis management • teaching

Honors & Awards

Psi Beta Honor Society - Psi Beta National

Jun 2003

Phi Theta Kappa - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International Jun 2003

Who's Who Among Students - Luzerne County Community College May 2002

Perfect Attendance - Wilkes-Barre School of Practical Nursing Jun 2001

Excellence in Maternal Child Nursing Award - Wilkes-Barre School of Practical Nursing

Jun 2001

Employee of the Month - Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips Crystal Gorka - page 2

Jul 1999

Employee Of the Month - Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips Jun 1999

Nurse Mentor Award - First Hospital Wyoming Valley Jun 2021

Nursing ceremony award

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