Angelica Opalinski Registered Nurse
Carpentersville,IL
Summary
Motivated nursing graduate student seeking an opportunity to leverage skills and gain experience in compassionate patient care settings. Currently enrolled in the Master's of Science in Nursing graduate program at UIC, facilitating the further gain of knowledge and research concerning the integration of the art and science of nursing in the application of an advanced role. I am dedicated to the personalized delivery of compassionate, patient-centered care to improve the foundations of health of patients and their families within our trusted communities. I am incredibly passionate about providing specialized care for special populations of patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse
Streamwood Behavioral Health Systems
Streamwood , IL
06.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- Advised family members on available community resources that can help them manage their loved one's condition.
- Supported the development of therapeutic relationships between clients and providers.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Encouraged positive behavior change by reinforcing desired behaviors through reward systems.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
Psychiatric Nursing
Saint Joseph Hospital
Elgin , IL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
ICU Nursing
Sherman Hospital
Elgin , IL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
Medical Surgical Nursing
Northwestern Hospital
Huntley , IL
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
- Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
Elgin, Illinois05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL07.2023
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL07-2024
Associate of Arts -
Elgin Community College
Elgin, Illinois05.2022
High School Diploma -
Harry D Jacobs Highschool
Algonquin05.2018
Skills
- Patient Care and Safety
- Injury Prevention
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Patient Care Quality
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication Administration
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Emergency Medical Administration
- Suicide Prevention
- Care Plan Evaluation
- Patient Relationships
- Emotional Resilience
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR Certification from the American Heart Association
- First Aid
Languages
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
Additional Information
- Currently in school to specialize as a psychiatric behavioral health nurse practitioner to successfully accomplish the positive promotion of mental health within my patients.
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse
Streamwood Behavioral Health Systems
06.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Nursing
Saint Joseph Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
ICU Nursing
Sherman Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
Medical Surgical Nursing
Northwestern Hospital
08.2020 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois Chicago
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois Chicago
Associate of Arts -
Elgin Community College
High School Diploma -
Harry D Jacobs Highschool
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR Certification from the American Heart Association
- First Aid
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