Pauline A. Lentowski, RN, CRN
Current Role
Diagnostic Imaging nurse which covers all areas of radiology at BGSMC
Education
RN to BSN program, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona, 2007- present.
Finishing bachelors in ethics from ASU West
Certified Radiology Nurse (CRN) from the American Radiology Nurses Association
Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, Arizona, 2006.
Chemo-Nurse Certification, BGSMC, Phoenix, Arizona, 2005.
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) training and certification, Gateway
Community College, 2001.
Health Services Management Certification, Gateway Community College, 1991.
Associates in Nursing, Glendale Community College, 1981.
Licensed Practical Nursing Certification, Gateway Community College, 1973.
Experience
Diagnostic Imaging Nurse, 2002 – present.
Banner Good Samaritan Hospital (BGSMC) Phoenix, Arizona
Super user trainer in clinical documentation rollout
Relief charge/lead nurse
Relief for Clinical Nurse Specialist in Radiology
Preceptor for new staff
Mentor for technologists, who are applying for COMPASS
PALS, ACLS, CPR certified
Registered Nurse, 1981-2002, Phoenix Baptist Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona.
Charge Nurse in Special Procedures
Interim Manager of Diagnostic Imaging
Radiology PICC line nurse
Staff nurse in Heart Catheterization Laboratory
House Supervisor
Head Nurse CVICU, Cath Lab and CVOR
Charge nurse in CVICU, days and evenings
Charge nurse in CCU/ICU, evenings
Staff float nurse in all ICU’s, ER, PACU, telemetry and surgical care unit
Accomplishments
Co-coordinator for the first annual BGSMC Vascular Screening program,
taking place September 2008
Super user and trainer for clinical documentation,
currently working with a Banner hospital located in Colorado for their rollout
President-elect for the Grand Canyon Chapter of ARIN, presidency in August 2008
Previous secretary for the Grand Canyon Chapter of ARIN for three years
Active member in the national ARIN since 2003
Previous national Legs for Life web site moderator from 2002-2005,
sponsored by the Society of Interventional Radiologists
Coordinated the Legs for Life vascular screening program for three years at
Phoenix Baptist Hospital and Medical Center
Previous member of BGSMC Shared Leadership House Practice Committee
Expert in COMPASS every year since 2004
Received exceeds expectations and extra-ordinary performance in employee
performance reviews since 2006.