Less than one year of experience
Alese Curtis
Homewood,Illinois
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused jobs seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Knowledgeable and meticulous healthcare team member with proven history of success and supporting physicians to assisting with diagnosis and treatment of different cardiovascular concerns. Highly experienced with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. New Graduate Registered Nurse.
Overview
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Registered Nurse
Work History
Registered Nurse
OSF Little Company Of Mary
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
The University Of Chicago Medical Center
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Adjusted pacemakers, AICD and loop monitors with commitment to efficiency, data quality and overall comfort of patients.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Interpreted tests and identified arrhythmias and heart abnormalities on patient's EKG and reported to cardiologist.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment after each appointment, changed batteries and checked for malfunctions.
Data Entry Specialist
Aunt Martha's Healthworks Of Cook County
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Corrected any data entry error to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation
- Evaluated source documents to locate information needed for each data entry field
- Kept optimal quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency
- Monitored database updates and verified for correctness
- Identified data entry errors and reported to necessary departments
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information
- Documents completed work in appropriate logbooks
- Reviewed completed work for compliance with regulations
Monitor Tech
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
08.2015 - 11.2019
- Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients in special care unit of hospital to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment: Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances.
- Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.
- Measures length and height of patient's heart rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout, using calipers, and posts information on patient records.
- Maintains telemetry documentation of reported information. Maintains telemetry monitoring equipment and supply inventory. Makes note of irregular rhythms and monitors changes in heartbeat. Forwards changes to nurse and/or attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
Mental Health Patient Care Technician
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2012 - 08.2015
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
South Suburban College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Mokena, IL12.2022
Telemetry Certification -
Advocate Oak Brook
Oak Brook, IL10.2015
Skills
CPR/First Aid certified
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Adaptable
- Patient-focused care
- Committed team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive Attitude
- Ability to Multi-Task
- Responsible
- Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Computer proficiency
- Cardiac terminology
- Patient records
- Telemetry monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Standard medical equipment
- Lab testing procedures
- Continuous education
- Care plan management
- Physician collaboration
- Vital signs
- Patient support
- Health promotion
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Discharging
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Disease Management Programs
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- EMR Systems
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chest Pain Management
- Intakes and Discharges
- Performing EKGs
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Feeding Assistance
- Medication Distribution
- Evaluation
Certification
- CPR certified
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
OSF Little Company Of Mary
04.2023 - Current
Cardiac Monitor Technician
The University Of Chicago Medical Center
12.2020 - 07.2021
Data Entry Specialist
Aunt Martha's Healthworks Of Cook County
07.2020 - 12.2020
Monitor Tech
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
08.2015 - 11.2019
Mental Health Patient Care Technician
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2012 - 08.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant -
South Suburban College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Telemetry Certification -
Advocate Oak Brook