Catherine Szal Bsn, Rn-Bc, Ccrn Email & Phone Number

Newark, Delaware, United States

Neuro ICU

Wilmington, Delaware

Ridgewood, Nj

 Assigned daily throughout the hospital to all inpatient units. Flexibility and understanding of most care specialties. Charged with managing the care of up two six patients simultaneously. Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team, received and carried out orders, determined system assessments, administered medications, performed sterile procedures, collected specimens, evaluated symptoms, received test results, performed hygiene, managed nutrition, promoted mobility, encouraged therapeutic activities. Gave physical, mental, and emotional support to patients and family members during emergent times and times of healing. Set up and managed “pop-up” units during periods of overcrowding throughout the hospital. Floated throughout the hospital to several units in one shift offering relief help to the unit nurses.

Ridgewood, Nj

 Staffed the hospital, including taking sick calls, covering ‘one to one’s’, floating aide’s, clerk’s, and RN’s to other floors, making cancellations, and filling staffing holes. Expanded knowledge of hospital policies and procedures. Built relationships with staff in all areas of The Valley Health System. Completed staff productivity reports. Completed patient acuity reports.

Ridgewood, Nj

 Performed patient care throughout all areas and departments of the hospital. Took patient vitals, measured input and output, performed hygiene, assisted with nutrition, provided comfort care, assisted patients with activities of daily living.

Oakland, Nj

 Provided patient assessments and care. Completed detailed documentation. Formed close relations with agencies such as the police department, fire department, paramedics, doctors, and hospital staff.

Denville, Nj

 Took patient vitals, pertinent past history, and assisted with patient care. Relayed orders, called in Rx’s, requested results, took messages, answered questions, and scheduled appointments for 4,000 patients.

Denville, Nj

 Performed EKG’s and took patient vital signs.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society