Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Timeline

CHONA VIGILIA

Loyola University Medical Center
Naperville,IL
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience

Dedicated Medical-Surgical/Cardiac/Observation Registered Nurse with 12 years of experience delivering comprehensive care in fast-paced acute settings. Expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, and wound care, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and compliance with healthcare standards. Committed to providing safe, patient-centered care through strong clinical judgment and effective time management.

Work History

Registered Nurse

12 Years 1 Month
Loyola University Medical Center | 07.2014 - Current
  • Charge nurse in a 37-bed telemetry/med-surg unit
  • Managed cardiac drips, antibiotics, and IV fluids for patients, ensuring effective treatment and safety
  • Charge nurse in a 37-bed telemetry/med-surg unit
  • Charge nurse in an observation unit
  • Preceptor to novice and newly hired nurses, providing onboarding to new RN and PCT hires
  • Intra nurse in electrophysiology lab
  • Provided pre and post nursing care and administered moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy lab, enhancing patient comfort and care
  • Preceptor to novice and newly hired nurses, providing onboarding to new RN and PCT hires

Registered Nurse

2 Years
Westlake Hospital | 01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Delivered direct patient care to support recovery and well-being.
  • Charge nursing
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to facilitate timely discharge for post-stroke and post-op patients and their families in acute rehab.

Education

Bachelors in Nursing

Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | 05.2021
  • Graduated Cum Laude
  • GPA: 3.66

Associates Degree in Nursing

College of DuPage | Chicago | 05.2013

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Care
IV therapy administration
ACLS
Team Collaboration
Cardiac monitoring
EPIC Documentation
LVAD trained
Leadership

Certification

ACLS

Awards

DAISY Award for Winner Extraordinary Nurses [Loyola University Medical Center], [2025], Recognized by a patient for going above and beyond in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Loyola University Medical Center
07.2014 - CurrentRead More

Registered Nurse

Westlake Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2016Read More

College of DuPage

Associates Degree in Nursing
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Loyola University Chicago

Bachelors in Nursing
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CHONA VIGILIA