1. Barbara Chyla, RN, BSN
11920 Union Turnpike, Apt E3D2
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
646-812-0951
bachyla204@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE:
Use my current skills, nursing and life-experiences, to work as part of a skilled team providing the best
patient care.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
 Registered Professional Nurse,New York State: License # 683695. Expires 02/28/2017
 ACLS Expires 08/30/2016
 BCLS Expires 12/30/2015
 IV Certification
SKILLS
 Designing, implementing, coordinating, observing and documenting care plans.
 Establishing priorities and delegating personnel to facilitate expedient implementation.
 Implementing patient and family educational services regarding diet, symptoms, medications and
their proper dosages,frequency of administration and side effects.
 Assessing and performing dressing changes for decubitus ulcers, ostomies and other wounds.
 Evaluating mobility, sensory deficits, skin condition and prostheses use.
 Inserting and assessing urinary catheters and measuring and recording intake and output.
 Starting and administering medication via IV, IM, SC, PICC lines and oral routes.
 Suctioning and care of trachea and mouth. Assessing patients on mechanical ventilation and
providing appropriate care.
 Managing NG tubes and chest tubes.
 Well versed in Sunrise and CLINDOC,Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
 Bilingual, English / Polish.
EXPERIENCE
Long Island Jewish Medical Center. New Hyde Park. N.Y. 02/2015 – Present
 Senior Emergency Department Volunteer
 Senior Hospital Elder Life Program Volunteer
Zucker Hillside Hospital. NewHyde Park. N.Y. 06/2015 – Present
 Hospital Elder Life Program Volunteer
Columbia University Department ofRadiology. (On Call) 01/2015 – 03/2015
 Pre and post-examination assessments for MRI scan,including allergies, kidney function, current
medication and medical history.
 Initiate IV and administer MRI contrast.

2.  Patient care during and after procedure, including assessment for anaphylactic shock and
intravenous problems.
 Educate patients and family members about pre, intra and post procedure care; document.
Columbia Endovascular Associates/Interventional Radiology. (On Call) 03/2015 – 03/2015
 Pre and post-examination assessments for endovascular procedures, including access through the
femoral and radial artery.
 Initiate IV and administer required medications.
 Connect patients to appropriate equipment including EKG leads.
 Monitor patients and equipment.
 Educate patients and family members about pre, intra and post procedure care.
Columbia University. (On Call) 10/2014 – 12/2014
 Assess patients for contraindications to flu vaccination.
 Administer and document flu vaccinations.
 Teach patients how to recognize and treat possible side effects of flu vaccine.
Liberty Women’s Health Care ofQueens. Flushing, NY. 08/2014 – 01/2015
Position: Post Anesthesia Critical Unit, Pre-Op and Operating Room Registered Nurse.
 Interview patients and explain clinic’s policies and answer pertained questions.
 Record and document patient’s vital signs and perform tests for Rh factor and hemoglobin.
 Assess and document patient’s health status and communicate same to physician and other health
team members.
 Assess and implement cultural/ethnic requirements as necessary.
 Ensure safety precautions are followed and patient’s needs are met.
 Start and assess IVs.
 Identify medication and dosage, monitor for side effects and other implications.
 Apply dressings and maintain principles of aseptic technique.
 Apply compresses consistent with facility procedure.
 Implement the surgeon’s specific requirements regarding patient care.
 Wake and orient patients.
 Monitor patients and equipment and ensure rapid and effective response to emergency situations.
 Provide patient discharge teaching.
Private Care 12/2010 – 12/2012
Position: Home Health Aid
 Provided all necessary care and assistance for elderly victim of multiple strokes.
Visiting Nurse Service ofNewYork, Partners in Care. NewYork,NY. 03/2010 – 11/2010
Position: Home Health Aid
 Assisted in performing maintenance exercise programs, feeding, bathing, grooming and toileting.
 Coordinated with other health members to restore patient’s health.
 Applied patient safety,assisted with transfer and ambulation including use of walker and
wheelchair and educated patients and their families about health care needs.
Private Care 11/2004 – 11/2009

3. Position: Home Health Aid
 Managed and worked with attending health care staff to provide all necessary medical care and
assistance.
 Maintained inventory of necessary medications and related supplies.
 Communicated all pertinent information to visiting doctors.
EDUCATION
 Hunter College The City University of New York, NY. 01/2014 - 01/2015
Bachelors of Science, Nursing. GPA: 3.95
 Queensborough Community College CUNY,Bayside, NY. 01/2011 - 01/2014
Associate in Applied Science, Nursing. GPA: 3.5
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Weill Cornell Community Clinic. New York City, NY. 06 - 08/2014
 Community Clinic.
North Shore LIJ Franklin Hospital. Valley Stream, NY. 11 - 12/2013
 Psychiatric Unit.
Long Island Jewish Medical Center. New Hyde Park,NY. 10 - 11/2013
 OBGYN Clinic, Diabetes Clinic.
NewYork Hospital ofQueens. New York,NY. 09 - 10/2013
 ER, Mechanical Ventilation, Medical / Surgical Unit.
Flushing Hospital. Flushing, NY. 04 - 05/2013
 OR, Labor and Delivery Unit.
North Shore LIJ Hospital. Manhasset,NY. 02 - 04/2013
 Medical / Surgical and Cardiovascular Unit.
Winthrop University Hospital. Mineola, NY. 09 - 10/2012
 PICU,Pediatric and Medical / Surgical Unit.
Queens Hospital Center. Queens,NY. 04 - 05/2012
 OR, Medical / Surgical Unit.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Partnered with Red Cross and VNSNY for Sandy Relief Effort (2012).
 Chosen for Dual Joint Degree with Hunter College and QCC (2012).
 Member of Student Nurses Association (2012-2014)
 Mentor and Tutor for Peer Mentorship Program at QCC (2012-2014).
 “Flu Prevention: Breaking the Chain.” School of the Health Professions, Bellevue School of Nursing,
7th
Annual Research Conference (2013).