PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Hair Stylist November ****–present
Ulta Beauty at the Mayfair Collection
VICI Beauty School Student November 2020–November 2021 School of Cosmetology
Server/Trainer May 2019–November 2020
The Melting Pot, Brookfield, Wisconsin
• M VP, August 2019
• E mployee of the Year January 2020
• W inner of the 2019 “Thanks and Giving” Campaign for St. Jude Children’s Hospital Registered Nurse April 2017–October 2018
Brightstar Care, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
• I mplement plan of care and treatment using sound judgment and critical thinking
• P rovide accurate, detailed, and timely documentation consistent with plan of care and nursing process
• P repare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to the commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications. Observe, reports, and record adverse reactions to medications and/or treatment to registered nurse
• P erform wound care and recognize need for and institute emergency measures in a rapid and appropriate manner
• P erform all skills, treatments, and procedures to the scope of practice as defined in Nurse Practice Act in state of clinical practice, and adheres to policies, procedures, and protocols of agency
• T reat clients, family, and staff with courtesy and respect Christine M. Kosnick
SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS
Hair Designer who wants to deliver an ultimate experience for each guest and a personal touch of beauty and wellness suited to meet every client’s needs.
Skilled Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience recognized for the consistent application of strong clinical judgment across a wide variety of cases and settings. Highly proficient in administering direct nursing care in a 22-bed surgical/trauma ICU, including invasive hemodynamic monitoring, CRRT, IABP, ECMO, invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support, induced hypothermia, pharmacologic hemodynamic manipulation, palliative care, and specialty bed therapy. Extensive experience as an Operating Room RN and providing direct patient care for surgical procedures, including trauma, emergency/general surgery, cardiac, neurosurgery, ENT, transplant, thoracic, laparoscopic, vascular, plastic, oral surgery, and urology.
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PROFESSSIONAL SUMMARY
Career dedicated professional passionate about quality of care and providing optimal experiences with high degree of technical proficiency and proven ability to interface seamlessly with colleagues and clients.
Energetic and motivational leader with an excellent work history and work ethic dedicated to driving top-quality service who is committed to providing exceptional experiences to every individual, every day.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Wisconsin-
Milwaukee — 2001
Honors: Cum Laude
Four years intercollegiate
women’s basketball
LICENSES &
CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)
Cosmetologist
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Case Manager June 2017–April 2018
Brightstar Care, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• P rovide care as defined within scope of state’s Nurse Practice Act
• M ake initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluate client’s nursing and/or personal assistance needs
• A ssist with intake of new clients and inform potential clients of our services and differentiators
• P rovide those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill
• I nitiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and counsel client and family on nursing related needs
• P repare clinical and progress notes and summaries of care
• A ssist in development of organizational goals and agency performance improvement activities
• A dminister agency policies and procedures
• A ssist with assessing competency of staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety of client care
• A ssure proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws
• P romote home care referrals in health care community Staff RN August 2015–April 2016
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee
Operating Room Nurse providing safe, quality care to patients in pre-operative, Intra-operative, and post- operative settings. Promoted and restored patient health by executing variety of nursing responsibilities.
• F unctioned as cross-departmental intermediary in support of operations and surgical procedures.
• D elivered exceptional patient care, including maintaining sterile and safe environment.
• C ultivated and nurtured relationships with patients and families.
• E nsured availability of legal documentation prior to procedures.
• A ssisted with administration of anesthesia; ensured proper positioning of patient for procedures.
• Evaluated pre-procedure patient condition, including vital signs and responsiveness; reported any irregularities to attending surgeon.
• C reated and maintained proper patient documentation/records. Staff RN 2000–2015
Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee
Providing safe, quality patient care as a Circulating OR Nurse and Critical Care Nurse, including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• A n active member of National Transforming Care Act at the Bedside (TCAB). The TCAB project was awarded to Froedtert Hospital’s surgical intensive care unit for “Most Impressive Results” by Wisconsin Hospital Association.
• A ctively on the Quality Assurance committee and responsible for staff development and retention.
• C ertified Preceptor for nursing students, graduate nurses, and newly hired Registered Nurses. Staff RN 2007–2011
UW Medical Foundation, Transformations Surgery Center, Madison Provided patient care and anesthesia recovery for aesthetic surgical patients in the outpatient setting. Experience with facial plastic surgery, body sculpting, abdominoplasty, and breast augmentation.
• P rovided patient education and RN duties in a clinic setting, specific to procedures performed.
• P erformed the charge nurse duty, PACU services, and daily circulating RN in the OR.
• R esponsible for policies and procedures directly related to AAAASF and CMS accreditation.
• R eceived University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation’s Star Award for outstanding patient care. Christine M. Kosnick
Aurora St. Luke’s is recognized
for cardiac and stroke care by the
American Heart Association and
American Stroke Association-one
of only 26 hospitals in the nation
to Receive “Triple Recognition” in
2013 and the only in Wisconsin
to earn double gold honor
University of Wisconsin Medical
Foundation is an affiliate of
the UW-Hospitals and Clinics,
a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center and
leading research institution; UW
Hospitals and Clinics is the primary
teaching affiliate for the University
of Wisconsin Medical School
A nationally ranked Magnet
recognized for nursing excellence
hospital and Level 1 Adult
Trauma Center, one of two such
facilities in Wisconsin; Froedtert
is the primary teaching affiliate of
the Medical College of Wisconsin