ALEXANDRU CROITORU
PALATINE,IL
Summary
Focused Registered Nurse offering skills in medication administration and mohs surgery care. Fully versed in proper care standards for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Handles routine needs and emergencies with diligence and detail-oriented approach. Certifications include light therapy. Skilled mohs technician and laser technician. Knowledgeable registered nurse with hands-on background caring for mohs patients. Skilled at administering medications and treatments in line with physician orders and established standards of care. Improves abilities of junior team members by training and mentoring on techniques and procedures. Skilled, experienced, and highly trained nursing professional registered in Illinois and offering multiple certifications. Approaches each patient with good clinical judgment and observational skills. Plans and carries out appropriate treatments based on patients' unique needs. Specializes in light therapy care, Platelet Rich Plasma, as well as cosmetic like hair removal, tattoo removal chemical peel, electrosurgery. Hardworking nursing professional licensed in Illinois and Europe and trained in monitoring and caring for patients with diverse needs. Familiar with updating charts, tracking vitals, and preparing biological samples. Safety-oriented and knowledgeable about infection control and prevention protocols. Adaptable nursing professional skilled at responding to all types of routine and emergency situations. Deliver expert care for acute and chronic conditions. Excellent charting, medication administration and training abilities. Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management, and trend tracking. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Driven Registered Nurse with 9 years of experience caring for patients within Dermatology setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 9 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Dedicated Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated patients. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Dedicated and well-qualified Dermatology and Psychatry RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. brings a 10-year record in the field. highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. We are dedicated to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled at working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, the the ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. A motivated high school student with a track record of academic excellence is looking for part-time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
INNOVATIVE DERMATOLOGY
Chicago, IL
04.2014 - Current
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments, and documented care activities
- Administered oral and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns
- Met post-surgical patient needs, monitored catheters, and handled personal hygiene tasks
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations
- Dressed, cleaned, and redressed wound and incision areas
- Trained and mentored student nurses, interns, and new graduates in proper procedures and care techniques
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health
- I worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of unit team
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results
- Collected patient data and biological samples for testing and procedures
- Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques to protect against infection
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens
- Alleviated patient fears of treatments through kind, empathetic communication
- Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques
- Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Created, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans with the medical team.
- I oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- I counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with an interdisciplinary team and implemented the outlined treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in understandable terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- utilized a computerized resource and patient management system (RPMS) and an electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physicians during the examination and treatment of patients.
- interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's condition.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for inpatient care.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Administered local, inhalation, or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
DSP
SEARCH INC
Chicago, IL
12.2013 - 02.2020
- DAILY CARE WITH INDIVIDUALS, PASSING DAILY TREATMENT AS WELL AS HYGENIC CARE
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- I worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- identified the needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- I motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- maintained a schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with a cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
IT Technician
Self-employeed
, Romania
02.2009 - 02.2010
- Installed and configured hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners.
- Maintained user accounts in Active Directory and Exchange Server environments.
- Troubleshoot system issues related to network connectivity, software installation and configuration, printing.
- Provided technical support to users via telephone or remote access.
- Monitored system performance and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
- Assisted with the deployment of new applications and updates to existing applications.
- Performed daily backups using Symantec Backup Exec and other backup solutions.
- Implemented security measures such as firewall configuration and virus protection software installation and updates.
- Resolved hardware issues, including replacing parts as necessary.
- Managed inventory of IT assets such as laptops, desktops, servers, and peripherals.
- Deployed operating systems.
- Created documentation for common IT tasks, such as troubleshooting steps for various types of problems.
- Set up user profiles on local machines according to established standards.
- Developed scripts for automating administrative tasks such as user account creation and deletion and password resets.
- Configured routers, switches and wireless access points for LANs and WANs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project status updates.
- Diagnose hardware failures using diagnostic tools such as PC Doctor or Windows Event Viewer.
- Tracked service requests through a ticketing system such as Remedy or Service Now.
- Assisted with server virtualization projects using VMware ESXi or Hyper-V technologies.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving outages or data loss scenarios.
- Provided training sessions for end users on how to use various software programs.
- Provided recommendations on hardware purchases based on customer requirements.
- Performed troubleshooting on networking and connectivity issues to restore connections and network access.
- Disassembled computer systems to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.
- Updated software versions with patches and new installations to close security loopholes and protect users.
- Explained technology-related details in easy-to-understand terms to individuals from different backgrounds and in various job positions.
- Responded to assistance requests from users and directed individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Documented repair processes and helped streamline procedures for future technical support actions.
- Consulted via telephone to understand user problems, run through testing scripts, and ask probing questions to locate root causes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on servers and systems, keeping networks fully operational during peak periods.
- Communicated with customers to provide up-to-date information on incident response progress and resolution timeframe estimates.
- Monitored ongoing service requests to verify timely and satisfactory completion, supporting exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Acted as a single point of contact for customers during technical faults and security-related events.
- Coordinated ticket fulfillment among multiple technicians and teams to reduce redundancy and accelerate response times.
- Performed internal vulnerability scans to harden owned systems against intrusion and malicious activity.
- Responded to or escalated tickets based on severity and internal policies governing responses.
- Diagnosed and determined system issues to route for repair.
- Trained users to operate and manage hardware and software.
- Configured computers to network drivers and connected to printers and other peripheral equipment.
- Detected and corrected error messages within software and hardware reporting systems.
- Supported users with fax machines, printers, and other output devices to facilitate local connectivity requirements.
- Served as network administrator by creating accounts and managing permissions for users.
- Identified and eliminated computer viruses and threats, implementing measures to protect against future data breaches.
- Applied corrective hardware solutions as problems arose and provided end-user training to enhance operations.
- Monitored, tracked, and documented service support activity to assist future problem resolution.
- Performed functionality testing on various systems and applications to confirm suspected faults and malfunctions.
- Coordinated with hardware and software vendors to obtain warranty services, external technical support, and replacement products.
- Installed appropriate security patches to eliminate security vulnerabilities.
- Used Active Directory to automate settings and changes to end-user computers, drive mappings, and desktop configurations.
- Built and repaired Windows, Linux, and Unix computers according to schedule.
- utilized the password reset utility to unlock units with BIOS password locks.
- Followed detailed drawings or diagrams to correctly cable server rack.
- Analyzed workflows and procedures to recommend operational support tools and technologies.
- Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and management.
- Answered user inquiries to resolve computer software or hardware operation problems.
- Maintained composure and patience in difficult customer situations by applying de-escalation techniques and providing positive customer support.
- Installed and performed minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment.
- Set up equipment for employee use, performing or properly installing cables, operating systems, or software.
- Evaluated software or hardware to recommend improvements or upgrades.
- Maintained records of data communication transactions, problems, remedial actions, or installation activities.
- oversaw the daily performance of computer systems.
- performed a variety of clerical and administrative duties pertaining to on-site support.
- Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems.
- Collected, analyzed, and reported on data for use in operational planning.use bycausesswitches,configuration, and
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL03.2022
LASER TECHNICIAN - MEDICAL
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
05.2015
MOHS TECHNICIAN - Histologic Technology
AMERICAN SOCIATY FOR MOHS HISTOTECHNOLOGY
02.2014
Certified registered nurse - Nursing
CAROL DAVILA NURSING COLLEGE ROMANIA
GALATI,ROMANIA08.2012
IT TECHNICIAN - Informatics
AUREL VLAICU HIGH-SCHOOL
GALATI,ROMANIA06.2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Treatment planning
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Strong communication
- Preparing patients for surgery( MOHS, excision, biopsies)
- Wound care
- Chart updating
- Direct nursing care
- Complex problem-solving
- Family education
- Vitals monitoring
- Light therapy
- Mohs technician
- Infectious Disease Control
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Critical Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Healthcare Billing
- Case Management
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Mobility Assistance
- Data Collection
- Appointment Scheduling
- Chart Updating
- Health Care Consultation
- Diabetes Management
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Emergency Response
- Supply Restocking
- Medical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Unit Administration
- ADL Assistance
- Medical Records Management
- Community Advocate
- Vascular Care: Understanding
- Sanitation
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Prenatal Care
- Intake and Discharge
- Patient Check-Ins
- Diagnostic Tools Experience
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Patient Care
- Patient Relations
- Clinical Information System Management
- Disease Management Programs
- Collecting Vitals
- Newborn Education
- Licensed RN
- Medication and IV Administration
- Home Visits
- Immunization Skills
- Emergency Procedures
- IV and Venipuncture Certified
- Urology Knowledge
- HIPAA Education
- Staff Development and Precepting
- ACLS Instructor
- Evaluations
- ELNEC Training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Patient Discharge
- Cesarean Section Preparation
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Emotional Awareness
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- SBAR Communication
- Call Triaging
- Relationship Building
- Windows and linux operating systems
- Neonatal and Maternity Specialists
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Sick Visit Procedures
- Ventilator Care
- Team Coordination
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Dermatology Training
- Indirect Patient Care
- Hematology Testing Aptitude
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Wound Care Specialist
- Care Plan Development
- Resource Allocation
- ROMANIAN Fluency
- Patient Counseling
- Medical Evaluation
- Compassionate STD Care and Counselor
- Medication Administration
- Hearing Screenings
- Strong Medical Ethics
- Taking Vitals
- Flow Sheet Charting
- Procedure Preparations
- Laparasopic Procedures Familiarity
- Follow-Up Calls
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Staff Supervision
- Medical Screening
- Feeding Assistance
- Birth Coaching
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Direct Patient Care
- BAC Screening/Drug Screen Collection
- Physical Assessments
Publications
- Australasian Journal of Dermatology: Allergic contact dermatitis caused by propolis-enriched honey: A case of severe Penile oedema, 09/03/18
- Australasian Journal of Dermatology: Aggressive sucutaneous trichoblastomas successfully treated with Mohs micrographic surgery, 12/03/18
- Australasian Journal of Dermatology: First case of symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema (SDRIFE) due to Berberine, an over-the-counter herbal glycemic control agent, 05/29/18
Accomplishments
- Laser Safety Officer with Vast Knowledge in Esthetic Care
Certification
- Laser Training Course: Harvard University
- MOHS technician, ASMS
Languages
Romanian
Full Professional
French
Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
INNOVATIVE DERMATOLOGY
04.2014 - Current
DSP
SEARCH INC
12.2013 - 02.2020
IT Technician
Self-employeed
02.2009 - 02.2010
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
LASER TECHNICIAN - MEDICAL
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
MOHS TECHNICIAN - Histologic Technology
AMERICAN SOCIATY FOR MOHS HISTOTECHNOLOGY
Certified registered nurse - Nursing
CAROL DAVILA NURSING COLLEGE ROMANIA
IT TECHNICIAN - Informatics
AUREL VLAICU HIGH-SCHOOL