Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Technical Skills And Clinical Tools
References
Timeline
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CHARISSA LOU GARINGAN

4309 Howard St. Skokie,IL

Summary

Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of RN experience specializing in urology, women’s health, and chronic care management. Proven expertise in patient triage, EMR documentation, and interdisciplinary care planning. Committed to transitioning into a provider role in wound care, leveraging extensive experience in patient education and clinical leadership.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Clinician – Urology

Northwestern Medical Group
Chicago, IL
10.2018 - Current
  • Supported academic urology practice with complex patient triage, procedural education, and post-op coordination.
  • Assisted with in-office procedures and monitored patient recovery.
  • Managed EPIC documentation, coordinated provider schedules, and delegated tasks to MA/LPNs.
  • Led onboarding for new clinical staff and contributed to QI projects and patient education groups.

Staff RN II – Labor & Delivery

Swedish Covenant Hospital
Chicago, IL
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Delivered patient-focused care throughout labor and postpartum phases.
  • Collaborated with OB teams to ensure safety and emotional support during childbirth.
  • Educated patients on newborn care and maternal health post-delivery.

RN – Skilled Care Unit

Addolorata Villa
Wheeling, IL
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care to elderly and rehabilitation patients.
  • Focused on patient safety, medication compliance, and chronic disease education.

QA Nurse Supervisor / Visiting Nurse

Golden Haven Care
Oak Park, IL
10.2011 - 09.2017
  • Delivered home health care and supervised clinical quality assurance processes.
  • Developed care plans for patients with chronic wounds and conditions like diabetes and heart failure.
  • Conducted patient/family teaching and ensured adherence to regulatory compliance.

Education

MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
Addison, IL
01.2024

BSN -

Aldersgate College
Philippines
04.2009

BS - Food Technology

University of the Philippines
Philippines
04.1999

Skills

  • EPIC
  • Axxess
  • CareAnyware
  • Wound care management
  • Clinical triage
  • Telehealth
  • Care protocols
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Staff mentoring
  • Interdisciplinary communication

Certification

  • Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified (AANP)
  • Master of Science in Nursing, FNP, Chamberlain University, 05/24
  • Registered Nurse, Illinois, Active License
  • BLS Certified

Technical Skills And Clinical Tools

  • EPIC
  • Axxess
  • CareAnyware
  • Wound care management (basic to moderate complexity)
  • Clinical triage
  • Telehealth
  • Care protocols
  • HIPAA/OSHA Compliance
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Staff mentoring & interdisciplinary communication

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nurse Clinician – Urology

Northwestern Medical Group
10.2018 - Current

Staff RN II – Labor & Delivery

Swedish Covenant Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2018

RN – Skilled Care Unit

Addolorata Villa
09.2016 - 09.2017

QA Nurse Supervisor / Visiting Nurse

Golden Haven Care
10.2011 - 09.2017

MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University

BSN -

Aldersgate College

BS - Food Technology

University of the Philippines

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