Aleksandra Nikolova
Streamwood,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
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1
Certification
Work History
RN ICU
Ascension Alexian Brothers
2023.12 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU by adhering to established protocols, reporting potential hazards, and participating in regular safety drills.
- Improved pain management for critically ill patients by assessing pain levels, recommending appropriate interventions, and monitoring effectiveness of chosen treatments.
- Contributed to efficient care coordination by collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other support staff to ensure timely patient discharges and smooth transitions between care settings.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices related to ICU nursing care management strategies.
- Provided emotional support for patients'' families during times of crisis by maintaining open lines of communication, offering guidance on coping strategies, and connecting them with available resources as needed.
RN
Ascencion Saint Alexius
- Implement and monitor patient care plans
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate
- Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders
- Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
PCT
SAMC AMITA
- Assisting in examination and treatment of patients
- Measuring vital signs and monitoring health
- Collecting samples
- Recording information on patients’ charts
- Preparing treatment rooms for examination.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL12.2020
Associate in Arts emphasis Business -
Horry Georgetown Technical College
05.2011
High School Diploma -
21 Hristo Botev High School
Sofia, Bulgaria05.2004
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Bulgarian
- Energetic and passionate team player with strong organizational, problem-solving and time management skills, multitasking.
- Result-oriented, self-starter, communications effectively with all levels of executives, staff, patients, and customers both internal and external.
- Having strong analytical skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, charting using different software programs.
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Health Promotion
Certification
- BSL Certification, 10/2024
- ACL Certification, 10/2024
Timeline
RN ICU
Ascension Alexian Brothers
2023.12 - Current
RN
Ascencion Saint Alexius
PCT
SAMC AMITA
Associate Degree in Nursing -
William Rainey Harper College
Associate in Arts emphasis Business -
Horry Georgetown Technical College
High School Diploma -
21 Hristo Botev High School
- BSL Certification, 10/2024
- ACL Certification, 10/2024
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