Arjun Raj
Elgin,IL
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in COVID patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Analytical and strategical with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Team-oriented, organized and efficient with clear verbal and written communication skills, and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU/MICU/SICU Registered Nurse
Northshore University Health
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Respond rapidly to emergencies, demonstrating critical thinking/decision-making skills under pressure.
- Operate and troubleshoot life-support equipment, such as ventilators, defibrillators, IVDs/EVDs, Infusion Pumps, Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Accurate frequent focused assessments such as: neuro checks post IR
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in electronic health records (EHR).
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, adhering to hospital policies, protocols, and safety guidelines.
- Assist with invasive procedures such as central line insertions, arterial line placements, and endotracheal
- Intubation.
- IV insertion and maintenance,
- Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure we exceed patient standards.
- High stress tolerance, able to prioritization, and make safe effective decisions in emergent situations
IMC Registered Nurse
Northshore University Health
05.2021 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as
wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen
collection. - Gathered patient health data through interviews
and observation, documenting data in electronic
records. - Implemented medication and IV administration,
catheter insertion and airway management. - Experience in the following units: Telemetry and
Medical/Surgical, COVID, ED, and Oncology. - Worked with Critical care/Optiflo patients on a 5:1
ratio - Extensive experience with end of life care
- Float to all units within the hospital system amongst 4 hospitals
Student Nurse/CNA
Clinical Experience
01.2018 - 05.2020
- CPR/BLS - current
- Experience in the following units: Med-Surg, Trauma and Cardiac/Cath Lab, OB, Pediatrics, Chemo Center, and GI Lab.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Operations Manager
HHGregg
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed order cycle to enhance business development and maintain sustainability and customer satisfaction.
- Managed recruitment, training and development for highly effective sales team.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oakton Community College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Mather High School
Skills
- Direct patient care, management, education, and counseling
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical care
- Chronic disease management
- Hospice and palliative care
- Intake and discharge
- Infection control measures
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency Procedures
- Rapid Response Nursing
Accomplishments
Won The Daisy twice and nominated 4 times.
Certification
ACLS
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Professional Working
Timeline
ICU/MICU/SICU Registered Nurse
Northshore University Health
12.2023 - 06.2024
IMC Registered Nurse
Northshore University Health
05.2021 - Current
Student Nurse/CNA
Clinical Experience
01.2018 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Mather High School
Operations Manager
HHGregg
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oakton Community College of Nursing
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