Aileen Fajardo
Plainfield,Illinois
Summary
Patient-oriented Clinical Coordinator prepared to take the next step with being an Assistant Nurse Manager. Adept at performing staff scheduling, inventorying and ensuring patient care treatment protocols are followed, as well as management of direct reports. Organized and coordinated with a strong reputation for maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction. Skilled in management and Leadership.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital
La Grange, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
Clinical Coordinator
AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital
La Grange, IL
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective delivery of services.
- Provided direct supervision to clinical staff members in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Monitored quality assurance activities related to clinical operations.
- Assessed staffing needs on an ongoing basis to ensure adequate coverage of clinical services.
- Performed regular audits of medical records for accuracy and completeness.
Clinical Coordinator
AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center La Grange
La Grange, IL
12.2018 - 04.2022
- Provided direct supervision to clinical staff members in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Monitored quality assurance activities related to clinical operations.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing healthcare service delivery.
- Assessed staffing needs on an ongoing basis to ensure adequate coverage of clinical services.
- Performed regular audits of medical records for accuracy and completeness.
Relief Charge Nurse
AMITA Health Adventist La Grange Hospital
La Grange, IL
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Conducted daily rounds on assigned units ensuring all orders were completed timely, accurately documented, and in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases or develop discharge planning strategies for patients requiring long-term care placement options.
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
AMITA Health Adventist La Grange Hospital
La Grange, IL
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
Staff Nurse, OB-Gyn
DuPage Health Specialists
Lisle, IL
09.2012 - 07.2015
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
Administrative Assistant, Program Coordinator
Bolingbrook Park District
Bolingbrook, IL
01.2000 - 05.2013
- Coordination of after-school outreach dance program and character education in 8 local schools.
- Management of a staff of 7-12, including leading yearly teacher training sessions.
- Co-direction of the dance company of 80-100 dancers, including yearly auditions, 2 annual concerts, and dance convention/competition participation.
- Assists with preparations for 4 yearly department concerts.
- Teaching dance to children ranging from ages 2-18.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ03-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2007
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Process Improvements
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Research Coordination
Affiliations
- Professional Nursing Practice, Co-Chair
- Unit Based Governance, Facilitator
- Well-Being Initiative, Well-Being Champion
- UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, Brand Ambassador
- Whole-Person Care Campaign, Facilitator
- American Nurse Association, Member
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award, Nominee
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Illinois 2012 – Current
- Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse, 2019 - Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2019 - Current
- Basic Life Support, 2009 – Current
Languages
Tagalog
Elementary
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital
04.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Coordinator
AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center La Grange
12.2018 - 04.2022
Relief Charge Nurse
AMITA Health Adventist La Grange Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
AMITA Health Adventist La Grange Hospital
06.2015 - 12.2018
Staff Nurse, OB-Gyn
DuPage Health Specialists
09.2012 - 07.2015
Administrative Assistant, Program Coordinator
Bolingbrook Park District
01.2000 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Nursing, Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
- Registered Nurse, Illinois 2012 – Current
- Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse, 2019 - Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2019 - Current
- Basic Life Support, 2009 – Current
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