Klaudia Szczepaniak
Annandale
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong clinical foundation and advanced training, currently practicing in Otolaryngology. Experienced in managing a broad range of ENT conditions including hearing loss, vertigo, and throat disorders. Passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and maintaining a holistic approach to health and wellness. Eager to continue expanding clinical expertise, with a growing interest in medical aesthetics and wellness-based care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Earns, Nose, and Throat Specialists of Northern VA
12.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care to post-operative patients, including follow-ups for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A), pressure equalization (PE) tube placement, and stent removal post-septoplasty
- Conduct patient assessments, manage post-surgical symptoms, and ensure proper recovery and healing
- Collaborate closely with ENT surgeons to optimize care plans and outcomes
- Educate patients and families on post-operative expectations, symptom management, and follow-up care
- Document clinical findings and interventions using EHR systems
- Interpret audiograms and collaborate with audiologists and ENT surgeons to provide comprehensive hearing care
- Diagnose and initiate prompt treatment for acute conditions, including sudden sensorineural hearing loss
- Perform ear cleanings and cerumen removal procedures to relieve discomfort and improve hearing
- Conduct and interpret allergy testing; tailor treatment plans based on results, including initiation of subcutaneous immunotherapy
- Prepare and administer allergy immunotherapy vials in accordance with safety and efficacy protocols
- Educate patients on ENT conditions, treatment plans, medication use, and prevention strategies
- Independently evaluate and manage patients across the lifespan presenting with a wide range of ENT conditions, including sore throat, hoarseness, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and nasal congestion
Nurse RN
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Women’s Surgical Unit
10.2019 - Current
- Provide vigilant and continuous supervision to assigned patients specifically following gynecological surgeries, c-sections, uro/gyn procedures as well as individuals overflowing from medical-surgical units
- Skilled in Foley catheter insertion and removal, including fill and pull method, wound assessment and dressing changes, central line dressing changes, medication administration, and post surgical care including education on incentive spirometry use
- Maintain complete and accurate patient care documentation that is required by hospital and state policies
- Provide vigilant and continuous supervision to assigned patients, respond promptly to deteriorating patients, and recognize when to call Rapid Response and MSET codes.
Nurse RN
Sharp Memorial Hospital, Short Stay/OBS/PCU
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Assessed and treated acutely ill patients
- Monitored critical vital signs, detected changes, and performed interventions when required
- Cared for patients with life threatening conditions such as Acute MI, pre-cardiac, and IR
- Conducted OR procedure preparation and education
- Performed stroke assessment and documentation.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
Nurse RN
INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Float Pool
01.2015 - 11.2018
- Performed risk management processes and analysis
- Conducted trachs, gastrostomy tube care, clean/sterile dressing changes, central line repositioning/care, NG tube placement, Foley catheter insertion/irrigation, suture/staple removal, venipunctures, tele strip reading, and surgery preparation
- Delivered neurological care including seizure precautions and monitoring
- Effectively communicated with patient/family, medical team, and other disciplines regarding collaborative plan of care
- Utilized the nursing process in order to provide holistic, compassionate, safe, and quality patient care
- Assigned to the role of Charge Nurse on various units such as medicine overflow, medical-surgical/telemetry, and neuroscience
- Maintained and enforced rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Adhered to the nursing process and standard laws pertaining to the facility
- Verified data integrity and accuracy.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Nurse RN
INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Neuroscience Unit
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Trained and mentored student nurses and newly hired nurses
- Familiarized them with the hospital and its policies
- Provided total patient care regarding patients with CVA and alteration in neurological function
- Delivered care for adults with alterations such as renal, ortho, stroke, GI, and cardiac issues.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Expedited discharge processes by coordinating with various departments for timely completion of required paperwork.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Carson Newman University
05.2024
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
George Mason University
05.2012
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Team Coordination
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Education
- Disease Prevention
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner with Reciprocity in the State of Virginia- July 2024
- RN Licensure with Reciprocity in the State of Virginia, 2012 to Present: License Number: 0001239391
- BLS for Healthcare Provider: CPR and AED, 2010 to Present
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - 04/2024 - current
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Earns, Nose, and Throat Specialists of Northern VA
12.2024 - Current
Nurse RN
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Women’s Surgical Unit
10.2019 - Current
Nurse RN
Sharp Memorial Hospital, Short Stay/OBS/PCU
11.2018 - 09.2019
Nurse RN
INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Float Pool
01.2015 - 11.2018
Nurse RN
INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Neuroscience Unit
01.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
George Mason University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Carson Newman University
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