Expertise:
Cardiac care; Post operative health care
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Purdue University, Calumet (1982); Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Bradley University (1974)
Affiliations Awards:
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association; The Illinois Society for Cardiopulmonary Healthy and Rehabilitation
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
Number Of Years In Current Position:
35
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work and determination.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was interested in assisting people to obtain a healthy lifestyle. She is a people person and likes to advocate on good health.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Providing cardiac nursing care to patients in hospital and for out patient; Teaching fellow nurses cardiac care; Educating patients on the dangers of a unhealthy lifestyle; Assisting in post operative care
Education Certifications:
Registered Nurse (1978)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Nykiel intends to enroll to physicians assistant program in January 2012, and continue to work in a hospital or an out patient clinic.