Jolanta Formicki

Empathetic Registered Nurse seeking to use earned skills and knowledge to assist your facility in a nursing role to deliver compassionate nursing care to patients. 20+ years of experience in the health care field with a passion for learning and growing professionally within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Rehabilitation Unit Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse - Franciscan Health - Olympia Fields, IL

(2022-02)

• Managed a team of nursing staff, enhancing workflow ensuring the unit runs efficiently and maintains high standards of patient care.
• Performed comprehensive patients' assessments, including wound care and medication administration.
• Provided holistic, evidence-based, and patient-centered care to promote optimal health and independence.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to establish and monitor individualized patient care goals.
• Focused on facilitating smooth transitions from rehabilitation to home settings for optimal patient recovery and well-being.
• Assisted hospital in staffing to float to OB, ED, Med-Surg, or other departments if needed.

Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse - Franciscan Health - Olympia Fields, IL

(2021-10 - 2022-01)

• Provided patient care, performed assessments, and interventions at a 31-bed ICU unit for trauma.
• Assessed patients' condition, notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans.
• Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain.
• Administered mediations as determined by the patient's condition (IV, Sub-Q, oral, etc.)
• Communicated the patient's condition to family members in a compassionate and non-technical manner.
• Educated patients and family members about medications, treatment procedures and condition.
• Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and classes.

CNA and Supervisor - Khudeira Medical Center - Chicago, IL

(2004-01 - 2019-12)

• Monitored and recorded an average of 25-60 patients per day (e.g. obtained patients' vital signs, assessed their medical condition, and prepared them for medical treatment by physicians).
• Managed patient scheduling, phone work, used a variety of EMR documentation.
• Performed venipunctures, injections, wound cultures, and EKGs, and CLIA-waived tests.
• Assisted Ob/Gyn with clerical, clinical, and laboratory duties.
• Electronically ordered labs, x-rays, and referrals as directed.
• Worked with Vaccine For Children Program (VFC) including annual chart/EMR audits and meetings.
• Took responsibility for the business performance and customer concerns.
• Organized and implemented the production of the work, the workforce, training, and resources necessary.
• Maintained high standards of quality control, hygiene, health, and safety.

Associate in Applied Science Degree - RN Nursing - Northwestern College (2020-09)

Associate in Applied Science Degree - Moraine Valley Community College (2005-05)