Chelsea Chesser
Homer,IL
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to patients in a 12 bed ICU suffering from life-threatening illnesses and trauma
- Part of the rapid response team which responds to deteriorating patients outside of the ICU (i.e
- Medical floor, OB)
- Responsible for frequently assessing patient condition and communicating changes with the provider and family
CMS
Talecris Plasma Resources
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Performing Physical Exams
- Managing Donor Adverse Events
- Counseling Donors on Unsuitable Test Results
LPN
OSF Urgo
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Patient/Employee Vaccinations
- Assisting NP with minor procedures
- Registering Patients, Vital Signs, Rapid Testing using Sophia (influenza, strep, RSV, etc)
CMS
Talecris Plasma Resources
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Performing Physical Exams
- Managing Donor Adverse Events
- Counseling Donors on Unsuitable Test Results
LPN
Champaign County Nursing Home
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Providing care under the supervision of a RN
- Notifying MD of condition changes by using assessment skills
- Supervision of CNA's
CNA
Champaign County Nursing Home
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Assisting Residents with ADLs
- Vital Signs
MHT
Pavilion Behavioral Health
12.2013 - 02.2014
- Maintain a safe environment for residents
- Use therapeutic communication to counsel residents in need
- ADLs and vital signs
Education
LPN -
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
01.2016
ADN -
Danville Area Community College
01.2022
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Charting systems
- Time management
- Emergency response
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
CMS
Talecris Plasma Resources
12.2020 - 07.2021
LPN
OSF Urgo
12.2018 - 10.2020
CMS
Talecris Plasma Resources
01.2017 - 12.2018
LPN
Champaign County Nursing Home
08.2016 - 01.2017
CNA
Champaign County Nursing Home
02.2014 - 05.2015
MHT
Pavilion Behavioral Health
12.2013 - 02.2014
ADN -
Danville Area Community College
LPN -
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
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