Kassia Citak
Bloomington
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Fairview Southdale Hospital, excelling in IV therapy and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective pain management and collaborative care. Committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care while actively participating in quality improvement initiatives. Fluent in Portuguese, fostering inclusive communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Ortho Medical-Surgical
Fairview Southdale Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Orthopedic Surgery Care: Skilled in managing patients post-hip and knee replacement surgeries, with a focus on pain management, wound care, and mobility assistance.
- Floating Experience: Regularly floated to ortho/spinal unit, gaining experience with a wide range of orthopedic and spinal procedures and patient needs.
- IV Therapy Management: Proficient in initiating, maintaining, and monitoring IVs, including medication administration, fluids, and electrolytes.
- Post-Surgical Patient Admissions: Experienced in admitting and orienting post-operative patients, assessing initial needs, and coordinating immediate post-op care.
- Post-Operative Order Implementation: Executes and monitors doctors' orders, including post-surgical protocols, to ensure a safe recovery process.
- Discharge Planning: Actively plans and prepares for safe patient discharges, including patient and family education on care needs and follow-up.
- Collaborative Care Team Member: Collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, pharmacists, physical therapists, and social workers, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Patient Education and Advocacy: Educates patients and families on post-op expectations, mobility aids, pain management, and home care requirements, promoting patient independence and safety.
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Fraser
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Psychiatric Assessment & Care Planning: Skilled in conducting thorough assessments and creating individualized treatment plans for patients with various psychiatric disorders.
- Telehealth Psychiatric Support: Provided mental health care via virtual platforms, ensuring accessible support for outpatient psychiatric needs.
- Behavioral Health Collaboration: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, therapists, and case managers, to deliver comprehensive behavioral health care.
- EHR Proficiency: Proficient in using EHR systems for accurate documentation, patient management, and workflow optimization in a busy outpatient setting.
- Quality Improvement Initiatives: Actively participates in quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient care and operational efficiency within the clinic.
- Patient Education & Support: Educates patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and medication management, promoting understanding and engagement in the care process.
- Medication Management: Oversees medication adherence and educates patients on side effects and proper usage, supporting therapeutic outcomes.
Registered Nurse - Cardiology/Telemetry Medical-Surgical
United Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Cardiac Assessment & Monitoring: Conducts thorough evaluations and continuous monitoring of cardiac patients, including post-cardiac surgery, with a focus on prompt detection and response to clinical changes.
- Specialized Post-Cardiac Surgery Care: Delivers targeted care for post-cardiac surgery patients, managing medications, assessing wounds, and monitoring post-procedure outcomes (e.g., angiography, TEE, cardioversion).
- Telemetry Interpretation & Medication Management: Skilled in interpreting telemetry readings for timely interventions and proficient in the safe administration and titration of cardiovascular medications.
- IV Therapy & EMR Documentation: Accurately prepares and administers IV therapies according to physician orders, monitors IV lines, and ensures precise documentation in Electronic Medical Records.
Education
Masters Program - Family Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
Lexington, KY07.2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN07.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, MN05.2023
Skills
- IV therapy
- Family planning services education
- Managing deadlines
- Patient management
- Intake and discharge
- Nursing plan development
- Physical assessments
- Infection control measures
- Medication management
- Patient education
- Pain management
- EHR documentation
- AHA BLS Certified
- AHA PALS Certified
- AHA ACLS Certified
- Fluent in Portuguese
- Java
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Ortho Medical-Surgical
Fairview Southdale Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Fraser
01.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse - Cardiology/Telemetry Medical-Surgical
United Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
Masters Program - Family Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College