Cecelia Cooper
Oak Park,IL
Summary
Attentive and empathetic Registered Nurse with four years experience offering comprehensive care in a critical and step down environment. Works well with diverse populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve patient outcomes. Enjoys collaboration with peers and healthcare team to provide quality patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Cardiac Intensive Care
Lutheran General Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, coronary artery disease, sepsis, strokes, and psychological conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Completed 1 year RN residency with evidence based practice project on new graduate nurses in ICU setting.
Patient Care Technician
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bradley University
Peoria, IL05.2020
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- CRRT management
- Central line placement and management of invasive line
- Mechanical Ventilator management and intubation procedures
- Interpreting and monitoring EKGs, 12-lead EKGs
- External Ventricular Drain (EVD) Management
- Management of Swan-Ganz Catheters and Arterial Lines
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump therapy
- Post-op care for Cardiac procedures and surgeries
- Inserting and maintaining IVs/IOs
- EPIC documentation proficiency
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- NIHSS
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Cardiac Intensive Care
Lutheran General Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2023
Patient Care Technician
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bradley University
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