Assisted in the preparation of patients for cardiac catheterization procedures by reviewing medical history, administering medications and performing physical assessments.
Provided patient care during invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures.
Monitored patients during recovery following interventional radiology procedures.
Instructed patients on post-procedure care instructions, ensuring that they understand the risks associated with their condition.
RN, Infusion
Premier Point Ambulatory Infusion Center
Chicago, IL
10.2022 - Current
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
IVIG, biologics, immunosuppressants.
RN, General Medicine
Rush Medical Center
Chicago, IL, IL
10.2022 - 01.2024
32 bed unit, 1:5 patient ratio
Charge Nurse: Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Staff RN Preceptor
Experience with trachs/larys, peritoneal dialysis, heparin gtt, ostomies/urostomies, JP drains, neph tubes, TPN, NGT/PEG, telemetry, etc.
RN, Telemetry/Med-Surge
Ascension Saints Mary Medical Center
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 10.2022
Charge Nurse: 32 bed unit, 1:6 patient ratio
Student Nurse Preceptor
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Experience with cardiac IV drips (diltiazem, amiodarone), heaprin gtt, bumix/lasix gtt, telemetry monitoring, PD, restraints, etc.
Patient Care Technician
Amita Saints Mary Medical Center
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - 07.2021
Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Skills
Bilingual- English and Spanish
Care Coordination
Employee Training
Nursing Student Mentoring
Charge Nurse Leadership
Patient Care Assessment
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification expires 01/25
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification expires 06/25