ANIKO MURPHY
Summary
Highly skilled nurse with over a decade of clinical experience in medical, surgical, and telemetry nursing. Proficient in patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and education. Committed to providing quality care and fostering the professional development of nursing students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Telemetry Nurse
NorthShore University HealthSystem
10.2010 - Current
- Proficient in comprehensive patient assessment, including vital signs monitoring, neurological evaluations, and telemetry interpretation, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment planning across medical, surgical, and telemetry settings
- Extensive experience in managing complex medical conditions, including stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), congestive heart failure (CHF), and pneumonia, with a focus on optimizing patient outcomes and minimizing complications
- Advanced skills in administering and titrating medications, including thrombolytic, antiarrhythmic, diuretics, and vasopressors, in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and individual patient needs
- Expertise in stroke care protocols, including rapid assessment, thrombolytic therapy administration (if applicable), and coordination of interdisciplinary interventions to minimize disability and facilitate recovery
- Proficient in performing specialized procedures such as EKG interpretation, wound care, urinary catheterization, NG tube insertion, and tracheostomy care, maintaining high standards of patient safety and comfort
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, demonstrated through effective interdisciplinary teamwork with physicians, specialists, therapists, and ancillary staff to deliver holistic and patient-centered care
- Proven leadership abilities in charge nurse roles, overseeing patient care assignments, delegating tasks, and ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards
- Dedication to patient and family education, providing clear explanations of medical conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions to promote understanding and compliance with care plans and facilitate smooth transitions of care
- Experience in facilitating student nurse education during clinical rounds, providing mentorship, guidance, and hands-on learning experiences to foster the development of future nursing professionals.
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
NorthShore University HealthSystem
11.2005 - 10.2010
- Collaborated with a team of ophthalmologists to provide comprehensive eye examinations for optimal patient care.
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Assisted with complex surgical procedures, ensuring timely completion and minimizing post-operative complications.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
Education
RN to MSN - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah01.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Lake County
Grayslake, Illinois01.2010
Skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Patient and Empathy
- Conflict Resolution
- Continual Learning
- Clinical expertise
- Staff Development
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Multitasking Abilities
- Epic Electronic Health System
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Zoom
Certification
- BLS | American Heart Association
- NIHSS | American Academy of CME
Awards
DAISY Award Nomination
Nominated for the DAISY Award in recognition of exceptional clinical care and compassionate nursing practice.
Projects
Epic Task Force Committee
I actively contributed to an Epic task force, implementing a discharge and transfer navigator tool to enhance patient care transitions. Additionally, I played a key role in the successful go-live event as a nursing resource within the Epic platform, providing support to colleagues and offering feedback for system improvement. These experiences highlight my ability to drive positive change and streamline processes in healthcare technology implementation.
Languages
Hungarian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Telemetry Nurse
NorthShore University HealthSystem
10.2010 - Current
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
NorthShore University HealthSystem
11.2005 - 10.2010
RN to MSN - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Lake County