Caitlin Barrera
Orland Park
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, skilled in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to educate patients and families on health management while utilizing critical thinking to enhance care planning. Committed to delivering high-quality clinical documentation and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women's Hospital
Chicago
07.2005 - 07.2010
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses throughout treatment.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient health status and needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
Nursing Student Extern
St. Joseph Hospital And Medical Center
Chicago
05.2003 - 03.2005
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Implemented evidence-based practices while caring for Telemetry patients.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2005
High School Diploma -
Hononegah High School
Rockton05-2001
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Care planning
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- BLS Provider Certification 7.06/2024 Silver Cross Hospital
Affiliations
- Stay-at-home parent for 11 years has taught me organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women's Hospital
07.2005 - 07.2010
Nursing Student Extern
St. Joseph Hospital And Medical Center
05.2003 - 03.2005
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of St. Francis
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Loyola University of Chicago
High School Diploma -
Hononegah High School
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