Malgorzata Bladek, RN, BSN, MA

margomia@yahoo.com; (917)502-8809 or (718)728-3860;

Objective:
Seeking a challenging position as a Nurse Case Manager/ Nurse Intake Supervisor with an innovative Managed care Company providing top quality care coordination and planning; to assist in providing top quality care to patients in need of medical assistance with compassion and professionalism.

Education
Teachers College Columbia University, New York, New York (2008) Masters of Arts, Executive Program for Nurses/ Organization and Leadership Adelphi University, Garden City, New York (1998) Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Suma Cum Laude

Skills & Abilities

Knowledgeable and experienced in caring for patients with behavioral disorders with expertise to quickly recognize clients mental state changes and able to provide fast and efficient nursing care Team Leader, educator and preceptor Ability to interact with wide variety of cultures Excellent verbal and written communication skills Microsoft Word and Works, Power Point, Excel, Lotus, Scanners, Facsimile Machines Eclipsys, G-care and other systems for healthcare management. EKG, Emergency and Critical Care training BCLS, ACLS, ABLS certified

Professional Memberships:
American Nurses Association Sigma Theta Tau National League for Nurses Association of Military Surgeons of the United States

Languages:
Fluent in Polish /native language; conversational Russian

Experience
Lighthouse Home Services Inc., Home Care Nurse Part Time 08/2010-12/2012 Provided skilled visits and telephonic consultations to patients with various chronic and acute conditions with compassion and professionalism. Provided patients assessments and evaluation of service issues while keeping patients informed and involved in their plans of care. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team (primary and specialty care physicians, RNs, social workers, physical therapists, case managers to develop and update treatment goals and plans of care, including specialty beds, ventilators and other treatments. Coordinated and managed care of pediatric and adult clients with special needs including but not limited to management of asthma, COPD, diabetes (blood glucose monitoring), gastrostomy tube feedings, tracheostomy care, wound care, catherization. Functioned as clients advocate while demonstrating critical thinking skills and independence. Provided supervision of assistive personnel / HHA; guided and served as a resource on a weekly basis. Gotham PerDiem - Ambulatory Clinic HHC Staff Nurse, RN Team Leader 03/2012-08/2012 Brooklyn, New York

Provided medical screening, triage, case management to diverse patient population Provided telephonic and general health education to patients with chronic injuries and illnesses, including diabetes, hypertension, renal, gastrointestinal and psychiatric disorders Administered required immunizations and created treatment plans for patients Collaborated with multidisciplinary personnel to facilitate continuity of care using the nursing process and community resources across the care continuum Teaching Experience: St. Pauls School of Nursing, Queens, NY / RN Program 11/2012 -09/2013

Nurse Instructor/ Didactic Instructor - Professional Trends in Nursing, Medical/Surgical Nursing 2 and 3 Clinical Instructor for Nursing 205 and Skills Lab Instructor for Nursing 101 Student Advisor, telephonic and one on one Committee Member Curriculum Committee, Faculty Affairs, Academic Resources Committee
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Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades. Clinical supervision of student RNs in hospital setting and evaluation of their performance. Test construction and analysis, Power Point Presentations. Assisted Director of Nursing as needed.

Department of Education, Bronx, NY / CNA Program Teacher Clinical Nursing Instructor

09/2010-10/2011

Completed Lesson Plans for Student Nurse Assistants including record keeping, lab results, medical terminology and medical abbreviations. Instruction included clinical practice skills at Williamsbridge Nursing Home patient assessments, bedside care, catherization care, bathing, assisting LPN and RN as required; procedures include measuring vital signs, I&Os and admission process. Guided and mentored students; supported student learning by promoting students and staff health and safety. Provided health education and counselling to students on how to prevent teen pregnancy, STDs, tobacco, alcohol and substance use and abuse; chronic disease management and education. Participated in crisis team intervention and recommended health curricula and guidelines for school district health policies.

Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY

Fall 2008

Teaching Assistant to Professor Judith Parker in Staff Development online course Collaborated on curriculum and exam development, met with students upon request, and graded all written work, including final exam papers. Responsible for reviewing and grading threaded class discussions online, posting the grades online in gradebook. Provided feedback to students on their organizational profiles, needs assessments, design decisions and training modules.

OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE

Hunter Bellevue School of Nursing, New York, NY Teaching Assistant, Masters Practicum
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01/2008 05/2008

Presented lectures on Medical/Surgical Nursing and Nursing Research to undergraduate nursing students with Power Point and audio technologies. Clinical Lab Instructor Assistant Evaluated students skills and graded their research papers. Attended Faculty and Policy Committee Meetings

Captain in USAR, Army Nurse Corps, NY Officer In Charge of Training and Education at Fort Hamilton 2007-2009.

2006-present

Responsible for designing and implementing units sectional training to officers and enlisted personnel. Provides informal evaluation and nursing skills training of troops. Serves as a mentor to new recruits while demonstrating and employing sound judgment, critical/creative thinking, and moral reasoning.

Kips Bay Endoscopy Center, New York, NY Registered Nurse PACU, Patient Care Manager and Educator

2006-09/2010

Delivered superior nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopy or colonoscopy procedures at the out-patient clinic. Admitted, assessed, monitored and discharged patients from PACU. Performed post-procedure follow up with patients. Created, managed, and maintained patient medical and health records. Functioned as a facilitator and charge nurse overseeing technicians and other unlicensed assistive personnel. Significantly improved facilitys public image by ensuring exceptional patient satisfaction

St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY Registered Nurse, Travel Assignments

2005-05/2007

Assessed and admitted patients using computerized system, created care plans and charts to ensure compliance with JCAHO and other regulations to provide discharge planning.

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Cared for patients with various psychiatric/behavioral and medical-surgical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, post neurosurgical and orthopedic procedures, renal insufficiencies and others. Accurately obtained and documented patient history and medication lists, assessed individual conditions and needs, and selected departmental referrals for acute and chronically ill patients. Provided fast and efficient nursing care for a variety of different mental disabilities and dysfunctions. Cared for patients who required special observation and those on suicide watch. Applied counseling techniques to patients with serious mental disorders. Involved in developing psychiatric care programs. Monitored patients reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of patients. Repeatedly commended by patients and supervisors for outstanding quality of care.

St .Vincents Catholic Medical Center Registered Nurse, Chronic Vent Unit, ICU; Travel Assignment

03/2004-07/2004

Provided care for patients suffering from trauma, respiratory failure, drug overdoses, gastrointestinal bleeds and other conditions. Initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, and operated 12-lead EKG. Performed and documented respiratory assessment, monitored patients during weaning trials and reconnected the ventilator as necessary.

New York Presbyterian Hospital Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY Staff Registered Nurse, Transplant/Medical-Surgical Unit

1998-2004

Served as a charge nurse caring for patients with renal and pancreatic transplants. Cared for other chronically ill patients, including congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, respiratory failure, post GYN and urological procedures. Provided one on one care to renal and pancreas transplant patients, monitored lab values, CVP readings. Assessed, planed, implemented, and evaluated patient care. Performed pre and postoperative care and teaching.

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Coordinated care with social worker, doctors, discharge planner, and family, thereby developing a comprehensive plan for patients care upon discharge. Functioned as a preceptor and educator teaching new nurses the required clinical skills; provided instruction, guidance, and constructive feedback. Implemented and coordinated ongoing staff education program. Functioned as a charge nurse on the unit supervising RNs and ancillary staff. Provided strong contributions as key member of unit quality assurance program designed to identify and evaluate problems, manage patient census, and allocate staff assignments. Exhibited motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient.

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