Linda D. Bukowski-Wilson RN, BSN

Abu Dhabi, UAE+971 54-474-8985

l.bukowskiwilson@gmail.com

PROFILEI am a Registered Nurse (HAAD) with over fifteen years experience in the

medical field. My initial job as a Medical Assistant allowed for a smooth transition into the nursing profession. I previously worked at St Luke’s Health Networks 37 bed Level I Trauma Center as staff and charge nurse for 8+ years and continue to support the department on a per-diem basis as well at one of their smaller Emergency Departments. In an effort to expand my skill set, I am also currently employed as a Pre/Post operative nurse on a per-diem basis as well. As a staff/charge nurse, I perform and make decisions in a timely fashion: determine acuity level using the ESI algorithm, decide emergent patient testing and treatment evaluation. In this small window, I am able to analyze the algorithm and provide critical recommendations to the appropriate personnel. My performance amidst this fast-paced, invigorating environment allows me to utilize and adapt my skill set to my patients’ needs. I often function in multiple roles within the Emergency Department which enables me to enhance my teamwork capabilities. I am able to work well with medical personnel from various disciplines to achieve optimum patient outcomes. I can easily adapt to technology, use data normalization techniques, and I am well versed in Electronic Nursing Charting. I believe my attributes of superior leadership, desire to better myself as well as my team, and the determination to further my career in Emergency Medicine will allow me to effectively move the department towards positive growth.

Licenses

HAAD Nursing License –GN27992 – 01FEB2016-01FEB2018Registered Nurse- RN564291 – 05AUG2005-31OCT2018

ENPC- Emergency Nurses Association- Exp.02/2019TNCC- Emergency Nurses Association- Exp. 10/2018

BLS- American Heart Association- Exp. 03/2017ACLS- American Heart Association- Exp. 01/2017PALS- American Heart Association- Exp. 01/2017

EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse, Nation Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE – June2016-PresentRole: Emergency Room Department: Charge Nurse

Act as a senior resource and mentor for all staff, students, and ancillary staff in the Emergency Department.

Utilize critical thinking to care for, stabilize and transport critically ill, trauma or other patients which our facility is not equipped to continue to care for.

Authoring of Standard Operating Protocols in compliance with HIPPA regulations. Overseeing the work flow of the department including making staff assignments, directing patient

flow, problem solving and being a resource contact. Focus on 6Sigma Continuous Improvement Methodology to address ongoing issues affecting

patient care.

Registered Nurse, Coordinated Health Hospital, Allentown, PA — Jun2015-Jun2016Role: PACU, Pre and Post Operative: Staff Nurse

• Establish/remove IV’s, assess patients before and after surgery, pre-operative/post-operative medication administration as ordered, assist Anesthesiologist with nerve blocks, monitor patients vitals and patient resuscitation if necessary.

• Scrub patients for pain management epidurals, hip and knee injections using sterile technique• Communicate with patients and family members prior to surgery to assure proper procedure is followed

regarding the stoppage of particular types of medications and to ensure patient and family are familiar with the procedure to be performed and the expectations post-operatively

• Patient and family education post-operatively.

Registered Nurse, St luke’s UniversityHealth Network, Easton, PA — April2015-June2016 Role: Emergency Department: Staff Nurse

• Utilize critical thinking skills in developing treatment plans for patients and assisting in care for adult and pediatric patients .

• Engage in all aspects of patient care: assess and triage patients, assist in procedures, IV insertions, medication administration, patient and family education and patient resuscitation.

• Act as a senior resource and mentor for all staff, students, and ancillary staff in the Emergency Department.

• Utilize critical thinking to care for, stabilize and transport critically ill, trauma or other patients which our facility is not equipped to continue to care for.

• Utilize critical thinking to care for and stabilize stroke and cardiac patients.

Registered Nurse, St Luke’s University Health Network, BETHlEHEM, PA — Sept2006-Feb2015 Role: Emergency Department/ Level I Trauma Center: Charge Nurse/ Staff Nurse

• Charge Nurse: establish seamless patient flow throughout the department, delegate staffing assignments, oversee conflict resolution, and facilitate an interdepartmental dialogue between staff and managers. Ensure all hospital policy, procedures, and protocol are protected and maintained.

• Engage in all aspects of patient care from both a staff and charge nurse position: assess and triage patients, assist in procedures, IV insertions, medication administration, and patient resuscitation.

• Utilize critical thinking skills in developing treatment plans for patients and assisting in care for both trauma and medical patients.

• Act as a senior resource and mentor for all staff, students, interns and residents in the Emergency Department.

• Communicate with the physicians, ancillary staff, and residents to coordinate care with other departments.

EDUCATIONCedar Crest College, Allentown, PA

Bachelors of Science in Nursing, May 2005

Villanova University, Philadelphia, PA

6Sigma Green Belt Certification - Healthcare

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