Celita Codamon, RN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Skilled and reliable registered nurse with a background in emergency medical services. Proficient in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments. References available upon request.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Anthony Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
02.2024 - Current
- Provided clinical leadership and direction to nursing staff in the Emergency Department.
- Performed triage duties including assessing patients for severity of illness or injury, prioritizing needs and determining disposition of patients.
- Supervised orientation programs for new employees and provided ongoing training opportunities.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations and health assessments on patients across all age groups.
- Conducted mental health assessments, screenings, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss plan of care for patients.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Lurie Children's Hospital
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted pediatric emergency teams across Lurie Children's Hospital units.
- Assisted Lurie Children's Hospital nursing staff with flu and COVID-19 vaccine administration.
- Responsible for transporting Lurie crew safely from hospital to pop-up vaccination site via mobile vaccine unit.
- Maintained appropriate clinical documentation.
- Performed basic physical assessments of patients (including height, weight, temperature, vital signs) during registration process.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Medical Express Ambulance Service
Chicago, IL
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Responded quickly to 911 calls for medical assistance within designated service area.
- Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
- Performed physical assessments and took vital signs to observe patient's condition and prepare appropriate resources and medical procedures.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
- Assisted paramedics in more advanced procedures such as intubation or administering medication intravenously.
- Communicated with accepting hospitals to relay patients' vitals and overall status.
- Trained new hires in adherence to company protocols and procedures and assessed shift performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2027
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
American Heart Association
04-2025
NIHSS Certification
National Institutes of Health
02-2025
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification
American Heart Association
02-2025
Basic Life Support (CPR And AED) Certification -
American Heart Association
02-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL05-2024
Basic Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL12-2017
Skills
- Emergency care
- Pediatric care
- First aid
- Health assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health assessment
- Health education
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control expertise
- Clinical leadership
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Anthony Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Lurie Children's Hospital
06.2020 - 01.2021
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Medical Express Ambulance Service
05.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Capella University
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
American Heart Association
NIHSS Certification
National Institutes of Health
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (CPR And AED) Certification -
American Heart Association
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Malcolm X College
Basic Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Malcolm X College