Chasity Gushulak
Rock Island,IL
Summary
I am an experienced registered nurse with 23 years of nursing experience dedicated to upholding high standards and providing culturally and medically competent care to patients and their family. I am a Family Nurse Practitioner Student at the University of St. Frances and I am currently seeking a preceptor for my last two clinical rotations which are Clinical Management 3 and Clinical Residency. Along with my resume is copy of my clinical course requirements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rock Island Milan School District
Rock Island, IL
10.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and safety standards.
- Conducted health assessments to develop individualized care plans for students.
- Collaborated with education staff to support student health needs and promote wellness initiatives.
- Implemented emergency response procedures during health crises, ensuring student safety and compliance with regulations.
- Educated students and families on health management strategies and preventive care practices.
- Monitored chronic conditions, providing timely interventions to enhance student well-being.
- Trained new nursing staff on school health policies and procedures, fostering a collaborative environment.
Registered Nurse- Patient Education/Surgery Scheduler
Quad City Ambulatory Surgery Center
Moline, IL
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Educated patients on post-operative care and discharge instructions for optimal recovering from surgery.
- Assisted with scheduling patients for upcoming orthopedic surgery.
- Educated patients regarding their upcoming surgery and arrival time.
- Reviewed preoperative testing results, patient medical history and medications with the physician and anesthesiologist to ensure surgery clearance and safety.
- Ensured safety measures and standards for patients having surgery in an outpatient surgery setting.
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Diagnostics/ Rehab
Genesis Medical Center
Davenport, IA
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Managed electronic health records to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient information.
- Assisted physician in performing diagnostic procedures such as stress testing, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), tilt table testing and saline injections for transthoracic echocardiograms.
- Administered moderated sedation under the direction of the Cardiologist.
- Provided recovery care and interventions after diagnostic procedures.
- Provided individualized patient care to Cardiac Rehab patients that included nutritional counseling, supervised exercise, emotional support and education to patient status post cardiac surgery or cardiac events.
Registered Nurse- Cardiovascular Interventional Un
Genesis Medical Center
Davenport, IA
07.2013 - 04.2016
- Provided nursing care to patients with multiple cardiac health issues such as congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction and those undergoing cardiac and peripheral angiograms.
- Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and care coordinators to provide appropriate care, referrals, and education to support both the patient and family.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix Online
Tempe, AZ08-2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
George Brown College
Toronto, ON, Canada06-2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- EKG interpretation
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Preventative health
- Diabetes management and education
- Seizure management
- Emergency response
Certification
Registered with the Illinois Board of Nursing (05/31/2026)
Registered with the Iowa Board of Nursing (05/31/26)
Basic Life Support with the American Heart Association (01/2027)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Rock Island Milan School District
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse- Patient Education/Surgery Scheduler
Quad City Ambulatory Surgery Center
11.2018 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Diagnostics/ Rehab
Genesis Medical Center
04.2016 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse- Cardiovascular Interventional Un
Genesis Medical Center
07.2013 - 04.2016
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of St. Francis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix Online
Associate of Science - Nursing
George Brown College