Cathy Sanchez Ponce
Des Plaines,IL
Summary
Dedicated, registered nurse with solid experience in a fast-paced surgical environment. Skilled in patient preparation, surgical assistance, and post-operative care, showcasing strong clinical judgment and critical thinking abilities. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with patients and medical professionals, while maintaining high standards of care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Heights, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Currently work as a circulator RN in a busy outpatient operating room that specializes in orthopedics, general, gyne, ENT, pediatrics, vascular, podiatry, and plastic surgery
- Consistently work with pediatric patients and can start IVs
- Precepted new hires
- ACLS certified and confident with conscious sedation
Registered Nurse
Illinois Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
Morton Grove, IL
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Worked in an outpatient surgery center that specializes in orthopedics, total joints, podiatry, ENT, pediatrics, and plastic surgery
- Started working in preop/ PACU
- Transitioned into the OR as a circulator RN
- Took on the role of charge nurse and precepted new hires
- Called patients with procedure times and instructions
- Provided discharge instructions on discharge
Registered Nurse
Alexian Brothers Hospital
Elk Grove Village, IL
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Worked on a Step Down/ ICU unit
- Assisted with bedside procedures
- Took on the role of charge nurse and precepted new hires
- Prepped patients for surgery
- Provided end of life care
Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital
Evanston, IL
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Started nursing career working on a high acuity tele/ stroke unit
- Developed critical thinking skills
- Learned protocols and hospital policies
- Gained experience with drips, central lines, trachs/ventilators, chest tubes and drains
- Took on the role of charge nurse precepted new hires
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL05-2014
Certification
CPR/BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwest Community Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Illinois Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
06.2019 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Alexian Brothers Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital
02.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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