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Celina Varvel

Clifton,IL

Summary

  • Patient and detail-oriented registered nurse with 3+ years of experience in medical, surgical care, and pediatrics.
  • Developed autonomy and strengthened critical thinking with 2 years of travel nursing with contracts at a long-term acute care facility and a level 1 trauma center.
  • Ensured positive patient outcomes through education, time management, and patient advocacy.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

Carle Foundation Hospital
07.2023 - Current
  • Registered nurse fulfilling the role of throughput nurse on a 60-bed surgical and telemetry unit
  • Coordinated care through the admission and discharge processes
  • Provide patients and families with discharge education including wound care, medications such as Lovenox, and dietary instructions
  • Cared for patients with varying situations including critically ill, pre and post-operative, and acute illnesses
  • Recognized for exceptional care through multiple nominations for the Daisy Award
  • Reduced medication errors and recognized through the Great Catch Award

RN

TruStaff Travel Nurses
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Travel nurse fulfilling the role of primary bedside nurse on a 60-bed surgical and telemetry unit at Carle Foundation Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center located in Urbana IL
  • Cared for patients with varying situations including critically ill, pre and post-operative, and acute illnesses
  • Recognized for exceptional care through multiple nominations for the Daisy Award
  • Reduced medication errors and recognized through the Great Catch Award
  • Travel nurses fulfilling role of primary bedside on a 40-bed high acuity and medical unit at Kindred Hospital Peoria
  • Supported patients during their recovery from multiple medical conditions, including COVID-19
  • Cared for patients with tracheostomies, feeding tubes, and extensive wounds.

RN

Ascension St. Mary's Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Registered nurse fulfilling the role of primary bedside nurse on a 30-bed medical, surgical, telemetry, and pediatric unit
  • Cared for patients ranging from newborns to elderly with varying medical conditions
  • Supported unit as it became orthopedic-certified
  • Adapted to an ever-changing environment during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Acted as charge nurse and preceptor to lead team members and support positive patient outcomes.

CNA

Ascension St. Mary's Hospital
09.2016 - 06.2019
  • Certified nursing assistant fulfilling the role of bedside care on a 30 bed medical, surgical, telemetry and pediatric unit
  • Assisted with ADLS, feeding, bathing, transfers, and vital signs
  • Alerted primary nurse to changes with patients to support positive patient outcomes
  • Acted as preceptor to new employees.

Education

Master Degree in Nursing Education (MSN) -

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2022

Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) -

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2020

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -

Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL
05.2019

Skills

    • Electronic Medical Records: Protouch, EPIC, Meditech
    • Applications: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Spreadsheets, Kronos
      • Misc: HIPAA Compliance, IV administration, compassionate, efficient, detail-oriented, communication skills with patients of varying ages, strong assessment skills, interdisciplinary collaboration to promote patient safety

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), Illinois State Board of Nursing, 041480006, 05/2025
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 06/2023
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 06/2025
  • Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN), Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses 11/2028

Credentials

  • MSN
  • RN

Timeline

RN

Carle Foundation Hospital
07.2023 - Current

RN

TruStaff Travel Nurses
01.2021 - 07.2023

RN

Ascension St. Mary's Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2021

CNA

Ascension St. Mary's Hospital
09.2016 - 06.2019

Master Degree in Nursing Education (MSN) -

Western Governors University

Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) -

Western Governors University

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -

Kankakee Community College

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