Chantiera Wortham
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to maintain exceptional composure under pressure while effectively managing difficult patients and high-stress situations. Known for consistently building strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and an unwavering commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Mount Sinai Hospital
1500 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
12.2023 - Current
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Provided comprehensive patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives through data collection, analysis, and implementation of best practices.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical decision-making in all aspects of clinical practice, prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through the implementation of evidence-based nursing practices focused on meeting individual needs.
- Addressed performance issues among nursing staff through constructive feedback during evaluations or informal coaching sessions.
Adolescent Psychiatry RN
UI Health
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitor patients mental and physical health on a 9 bed inpatient unit
- Specialized referrals from DCFS, the most acute case in the state
- Administers psychotropic drugs medications, scheduled and PRN and notes patients' responses
- Monitors milieu and patients' behavior
- Document notes and consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
- Counsel patients, provide emotional support, while maintaining therapeutic rapport.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Geropsych RN
MacNeal Hospital
Berwyn
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitor patients mental and physical health
- Administers psychotropic drugs medications, scheduled and PRN and notes patients' responses
- Monitors milieu and patients' behavior
- Document notes and consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
- Counsel patients, provide emotional support, while maintaining therapeutic rapport.
Residential Counselor
Chestnut Health Systems
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior.
Education
BSN -
Illinois Wesleyan University
05.2021
Palliative Care Intern -
Westminster Village
08.2019
Skills
- Precepting
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Palliative Care Awareness
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Emergency Response
- Quality Improvement
- Healthcare technology
- Nursing Leadership
- Team Development
- Recruiting and training
- Compliance Monitoring
Certification
- Illinois State RN License
- Crisis Prevention Institute, De-escalation training
- American Heart Association, BLS
- American Heart Association, ACLS
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Mount Sinai Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Adolescent Psychiatry RN
UI Health
02.2023 - 08.2023
Geropsych RN
MacNeal Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2022
Residential Counselor
Chestnut Health Systems
09.2020 - 01.2021
Palliative Care Intern -
Westminster Village
BSN -
Illinois Wesleyan University