Barbara Kovacs
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
03.2024 - Current
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Registered Nurse
Indiana University Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Nurse Practitioner
Center for Pain Management
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Offer empathetic pain management services for as many as 30 patients daily
- Deliver care encompassing a range of chronic pain conditions
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Develop and manage pain medication regimens to ensure treatment efficacy, safety and compliance with prescribing guidelines, making modifications as deemed necessary
- Record all facets of the nursing process to patients’ medical records
- Carefully maintain and secure documentation to ensure accuracy and uphold confidentiality
Nurse Practitioner
PM & R Associates, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Secured patients’ medical histories, engaging them in thorough health assessments
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies to establish differential and working diagnoses; led up to 15 patient visits each day for those diagnosed with a variety of chronic conditions
- Prescribed individualized, integrated care plans using pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions to manage diagnosed conditions
- Engaged clients in helpful in-office procedures conducive to their health and wellness
- Delivered education, resources and support to patients and their families to help them understand diagnosed conditions, how to properly administer medication and how to offer requisite continuity of care that leads to long-term positive outcomes
- Charted patient care with timeliness and attention to detail per organizational policies and federal healthcare protocols
Nurse Practitioner
Assured Nursing
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Used interpersonal savvy to communicate effectively with geriatric patients and their families, fostering positive relations and identifying their respective healthcare needs
- Tenaciously advocated on behalf of patients to guarantee they received the highest level of care
- Aided patients in managing acute and chronic conditions; counseled them and their caregivers on diagnostic testing results, physician-prescribed treatment plans and positive lifestyle changes that could be used to achieve and maintain optimal health and wellness
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Clarence H "Tom" Thomas
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Incorporated advanced clinical acumen and evidence-based measures to offer palliative care to as many as 15 chronically ill patients each day
- Studiously assessed physician-ordered test measures and prescribed medications; liaised with patients and their families to discuss diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options
- Worked in conjunction with multidisciplinary physicians and healthcare leaders to create and finalize personalized care plans that ensured the comfort and safety of each patient
- Made detailed clinical notations in a timely fashion, always operating according to stringent care standards and professional practices
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis
Fort Wayne, IN05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05.1996
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05.1986
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Indiana University Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Center for Pain Management
01.2019 - 09.2022
Nurse Practitioner
PM & R Associates, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2019
Nurse Practitioner
Assured Nursing
01.2012 - 01.2013
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Clarence H "Tom" Thomas
01.2010 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vincennes University
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