Avery Medina
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with experience in managing complex patients during acute exacerbations of chronic health conditions, as well as in post-operative recovery. Skilled healthcare professional with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring comprehensive care plans that enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Downers Grove, Illinois
03.2024 - Current
- Provided primary nursing care mainly in the management of chronic cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, nephrotic, and neurological conditions.
- Managed post-operative recovery in patients who have received various cardiac and vascular surgeries, or procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Maintained BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
Nursing Assistant
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
Chicago, IL
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Sparrow Hospital
Lansing, Michigan
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Collected blood samples using proper phlebotomy techniques and safety protocols.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis, ensuring compliance with hospital standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for each procedure performed.
- Educated patients on procedures to alleviate concerns, and maintain quality assurance during draws and other specimen collections.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomists on techniques and hospital policies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Rush University
Chicago, IL12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI09-2021
Skills
- Patient assessment and critical thinking
- Cardiac monitoring and anti arrhythmic management
- Post-operative care
- Electronic health records
- Care plan development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse License
- Basic Life Support
- Acute Care Life Support
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
Cardiac Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
11.2022 - 12.2023
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Sparrow Hospital
07.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
Rush University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Michigan State University