Aidyl Hortillas, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CAPA
Lake Villa
Summary
Experienced RN dedicated to empowering nurses through mentorship, education, and support. Committed to promoting adaptability with evidence-based practices for optimal patient outcomes and ensuring regulatory compliance. Passionate about fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient well-being and professional growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Educator
Endeavor Health
09.2024 - Current
- Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
- Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of material presented.
- Supported departmental goals by aligning educational programs with organizational objectives.
- Kept current with emerging trends in healthcare education, incorporating new strategies into existing curricula for continuous program improvement.
- Developed comprehensive competency assessments, effectively measuring nursing staff knowledge and skill levels.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, resulting in decreased time to full productivity.
RN -Ambulatory Surgery Unit
Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital
05.2016 - Current
- Provides optimum nursing care/treatment utilizing the nursing process for both adult and pediatric patients preoperatively and postoperatively.
- Starts intravenous line and needed blood draws to patients getting ready for surgery.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Presents Clinical nursing care topics for the nursing unit development.
- Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- 2023 Excellence in Nursing Nominee
Clinical Coordinator, Intensive Care Unit
Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital
04.2012 - 05.2016
- Supervises and supports the Clinical nurse manager in the day-to-day unit shift activities; Responsible for assigning duties within the ICU.
- Able to give direction and guidance to other staff nurses and nursing assistants in the ICU setting.
- Provides nursing care to critically ill patients (Vented patients), Cardiac & surgical patients requiring pressors; IABP patients; Stroke; post-TPA, DKA, Sepsis patients) in the ICU when short-staffed.
- Acts as a patient advocate in resolving patient care issues; Promotes the professional development of unit staff.
- Takes lead on clinical performance improvement management.
- Works with patients and families to ensure satisfaction with care and problem solutions as needed.
- Determines to staff based on patient acuity and workflow.
- Created weekly schedules for staff, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Assumes direct patient care responsibility as needed, based on acuity, patient condition, and workflow changes.
- Managed complex patient cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans.2014 Excellence in Nursing Awardee in the Clinical Coordinator Category
Clinical Coordinator, Surgical Telemetry Unit
Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital
04.2010 - 04.2012
- Guides staff development by teaching, mentoring, and counseling the new and experienced staff for clinical and customer loyalty skills.
- Takes lead on clinical performance improvement management.
- Works with patients and families to ensure satisfaction with care and problem resolution as needed.
- Communicates and collaborates with managing physicians, house staff, mid-level practitioners, nursing, and other healthcare team members to achieve desired outcomes for the plan of care and discharge.
- Determines to staff based on patient acuity and workflow.
- Assumes direct patient care responsibility as needed, based on acuity, patient condition, and workflow changes.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Improved patient satisfaction with personalized care coordination, leading to a notable increase in positive feedback.
- Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
- 2012 Excellence in Nursing Awardee in the Clinical Coordinator Category
RN/Senior Clinician, Step-down Unit
Rush North Shore Medical Center
08.2002 - 04.2010
- Provides for the optimum nursing level of care/treatment utilizing the nursing process.
- Identifies and analyzes patient’s personal and health profiles using records and patient data collection. Plans and implements delivery of nursing care according to priorities.
- Practices standard of accurate recording and reporting and makes sure that all patient records are complete and well accounted for.
- Performs nursing care for post-operative CABG patients and post-PTCA patients.
- Acts as a preceptor to newly appointed nurses.
- Acts as Charge RN when delegated.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
RN, Critical Care
ENH Highland Park Hospital
12.2003 - 06.2005
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and providing high-quality care in critical situations.
- Supported family members during challenging times, offering emotional support, resources, and clear explanations of complex medical conditions to alleviate anxieties surrounding critical care experience.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses, from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction through empathetic communication, addressing concerns promptly, and involving patients in decision-making processes.
- Mentored new nurses, offering guidance on best practices and fostering a supportive learning environment within the critical care setting.
RN- ASU,PACU, PAT, Holding Area
Thorek Medical Center
08.2000 - 10.2003
- Rotates in four (4) different areas, which include OR Holding Area, Same-Day Surgery, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, and Pre-Surgical Testing.
- Instructs, assists and provides care for children and adult patients before and after surgery.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Mentored new nurses, offering guidance on best practices and fostering a supportive learning environment within the critical care setting.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu Doctors University
06.1992
Skills
- Clinical preceptor/educator for new staff
- Team Leadership
- Management of clinical workflow (As Clinical coordinator/Interim manager)
- Cardiac monitoring (Telemetry)
- Pre-op; Post-op
- Strong IV Skills
- Patient education
- Staff development
- Quality improvement
- Interprofessional collaboration
Certification
- Licensed RN
- Licensed APRN
- BLS; ACLS; PALS; BLS Instructor
- CAPA
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Educator
Endeavor Health
09.2024 - Current
RN -Ambulatory Surgery Unit
Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital
05.2016 - Current
Clinical Coordinator, Intensive Care Unit
Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital
04.2012 - 05.2016
Clinical Coordinator, Surgical Telemetry Unit
Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital
04.2010 - 04.2012
RN, Critical Care
ENH Highland Park Hospital
12.2003 - 06.2005
RN/Senior Clinician, Step-down Unit
Rush North Shore Medical Center
08.2002 - 04.2010
RN- ASU,PACU, PAT, Holding Area
Thorek Medical Center
08.2000 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu Doctors University
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
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