Mary Kathryn “Kate” Wadzinski
Saint Bonifacius
Summary
Highly qualified RN with broad experience in critical care, patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams. excelling in patient assessment and critical thinking. Proven track record in advocating for patient needs and training new staff. Skilled in medication administration and committed to maintaining patient safety and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Recognized for enhancing care continuity and operational efficiency. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Twin Cities Surgery Center
Edina
11.2023 - Current
- Pre-Op, Peri-Op circulating and scrubbing, PACU
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
Lead Certified Surgical Technologist
Mercy Medical Center
Des Moines
07.2010 - 11.2024
- In Labor & Delivery
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Monitored patients' physical condition during surgery and reported any changes to the surgeon or circulating nurse.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Maintained inventory levels of medical supplies within assigned areas of responsibility.
RN
Boys Town Clinics
Omaha
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Travel Assignment Pediatric Gastroenterology & Psych
RN
Jefferson County Health Center
Fairfield
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Travel Assignment Family Practice
RN
Mercy One Neurosurgery
Des Moines
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Neurosurgery Clinic
RN
Mercy Clinics, Urgent Care
08.2016 - 02.2022
- Urgent Care Nurse
- Covid Clinic & Covid Vaccine experience
RN
Allina Health
St. Paul
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Travel Assignment Urgent Care
Surgical RN
Mercy One West Des Moines
West Des Moines
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Operating Room
LPN
The Iowa Clinic
West Des Moines
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Urgent Care Nurse
Office Nurse
West Des Moines OBGYN Associates
West Des Moines
08.2013 - 03.2015
Instructor
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Medical Terminology and Surgical Technology
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dermatology Specialists of Omaha
Omaha
08.2007 - 07.2010
- Dermatologic Surgery
Education
ADN - Registered Nursing Program
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, Iowa01.2020
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa05.2012
Surgical Technology -
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, Iowa08.2007
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Patient safety
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Discharge planning
- Emergency response
- Training new staff
- Time management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
References
- Josie Kopf, Surgical Tech – Traveling, Former coworker at Mercy One Des Moines on L&D, 641-831-0981
- Stephanie Heim, Surgical Tech for L&D, Mercy One Des Moines, 515-577-8357
- Lisa Dean, Surgical Tech for L&D, Mercy One Des Moines, 319-850-3004
- Kelsey Daniels, RN, formally on L&D, Mercy One Des Moines, 641-417-9558
- Jennifer Leonard, ARNP Urgent Care, The Iowa Clinic, 605-261-4504
- Mary Hick, Manager for Labor and Delivery, Mercy One West Des Moines, 515-360-8706
- Shawnelle Medina, Manager for Labor and Delivery, Mercy One Des Moines, 515-401-2411
- Sarah Massey, D.O., Physician, West Des Moines OBGYN Associates, 515-468-1531
Accomplishments
- Dean’s and President’s List, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member while in nursing school.
Timeline
RN
Twin Cities Surgery Center
11.2023 - Current
RN
Boys Town Clinics
12.2022 - 09.2023
RN
Jefferson County Health Center
02.2022 - 11.2022
RN
Allina Health
09.2021 - 12.2021
RN
Mercy One Neurosurgery
01.2021 - 02.2022
Surgical RN
Mercy One West Des Moines
08.2020 - 01.2021
LPN
The Iowa Clinic
06.2018 - 10.2019
RN
Mercy Clinics, Urgent Care
08.2016 - 02.2022
Office Nurse
West Des Moines OBGYN Associates
08.2013 - 03.2015
Instructor
Des Moines Area Community College
01.2013 - 01.2014
Lead Certified Surgical Technologist
Mercy Medical Center
07.2010 - 11.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dermatology Specialists of Omaha
08.2007 - 07.2010
ADN - Registered Nursing Program
Indian Hills Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Des Moines Area Community College
Surgical Technology -
Mercy College of Health Sciences
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