Hannah Rusnac
Indianapolis
Summary
Experienced critical care nurse with experience in delivering care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in a high-acuity ICU setting. Proficient in managing complex medical conditions, administering advanced life support, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Known for remaining calm under pressure, providing family-centered care, and adhering to the highest standards of pediatric nursing practice. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including intensivists, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists, to develop patient care plans.
- Educated families on post-operative care and health management strategies.
- Assisted with intubations, chest tube insertions, and other invasive procedures.
- Continuously monitored the patient's vital signs and oxygen saturation levels.
- Assessed pain levels using age-appropriate scales and implemented interventions accordingly.
- Administer and titrate IV medications, including vasoactive drips, sedatives, and pain medications.
- Supervised and responded to cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms, and oxygen delivery devices.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Provide high-acuity care to critically ill patients, including ventilated, post-operative, and trauma patients.
- Perform thorough head-to-toe assessments, and monitor for subtle changes in patient condition.
- Interpret labs, ABGs, and diagnostic tests to inform treatment plans.
- Lead or assist in pediatric codes and rapid response interventions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Thrive Medical Facilities
Mundelein
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Patient Care Technician
Swedish Covenant Hospital
Chicago
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided direct patient care and support in daily living activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Documented vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless patient care delivery.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent infection and promote health standards.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ball State University
Muncie, IN07-2024
Skills
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Rapid response and code management/interventions
- Continuous vital signs monitoring
- Pain scales (FLACC, Wong-Baker FACES, numerical)
- Mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy management, and care
- Post-operative care for patients
- Electronic medical record systems (Cerner and Epic trained)
- Intravenous therapy and infusion pump
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving
- Time management and prioritization skills
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Riley Hospital for Children
09.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Swedish Covenant Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Thrive Medical Facilities
06.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ball State University
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