Ritche Parel
Huntley,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 30 + years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in Cardiac Telemetry Step-down.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Substitute School Nurse
Consolidated School District 158
Algonquin, IL
01.2017 - Current
- Administered daily medications to students based on physician's orders and treatment plan and monitored their response to medications.
- Offered exceptional care and support to students and staff members recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications, instructions and follow-up care.
- Provided coverage for daily staffing needs on as needed basis in school nursing office or on field trips
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Elgin, IL
02.2010 - Current
- Provided leadership, experience and guidance for staff members
- Precepted student nurses and new nurse graduates by providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices
- Improved nursing care by serving as Transfer Mobility Coach
- Supported healthcare team by serving as excellent resource for I.V. insertion
Registry Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
Winfield, IL
02.2008 - 03.2010
- Provided experienced care as a supplemental nursing staff throughout the hospital as an in-house registry staff nurse
Agency Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
Chicago, IL
02.2007 - 10.2009
- Applied nursing expertise to meet staffing needs of the area hospitals as a supplemental nursing staff
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
08.2006 - 02.2007
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Elgin, IL
10.2002 - 08.2006
- Applied nursing expertise and leadership as a charge nurse
- Contributed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as a Cerner Resource Personnel
- Shared nursing experience and knowledge by serving as a preceptor for Senior Nursing Students and new Registered Nurse graduates
- Participated in an evidence-based practice project during Nursing Grand Rounds
Registry Registered Nurse
Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Heights, IL
06.2002 - 01.2004
- Applied nursing expertise as a supplemental nursing staff throughout the hospital as an in-house registry staff nurse
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Rush North Shore Medical Center
Skokie, IL
04.2000 - 06.2002
- Applied nursing expertise and leadership as a charge nurse
- Contributed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as a Telemetry Monitor Technician (when short-staffed as needed
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Jewish Hospital Heart & Lung Center
Louisville, KY
05.1993 - 04.2000
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients with acute & chronic cardiac-related diseases such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia while undergoing cardiac test, procedures, and surgeries
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, CO 10.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY 05.1989 - 05.1993
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision Making
- Clear Patient Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem Solving
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
Accomplishments
Ambassador of the Month- Jewish Hospital, May 1996
Distinguished Nurse of the Unit- Sherman Hospital, 2004
Nursing Grand Rounds- Sherman Hospital, May 2005
Numerous Star Awards- Sherman Hospital
Numerous Daisy Awards- Sherman Hospital
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
ANCC Cardiovascular Nursing Certification (CV-BC)
Quote
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it".
Ferris Bueller from the 1986 movie-"Ferris Bueller's Day Off"