Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Skilled nursing Facility
Instacare
Skokie, IL
2023.08 - Current
Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Registered Nurse (med/surg/telemetry)
Ascension Resurrection
07.2023 - 10.2023
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Patient Care Technician/Student Nurse Intern
Cross Country Healthcare
06.2022 - 02.2023
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Student Nurse Intern
Palos Heights Rehabilitation Center
12.2021 - 06.2022
Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding, and charted intake for review.
Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
Student Nurse Intern
Manteno Veterans Home
06.2021 - 09.2021
Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
Patient Care Technician
Cross Country Healthcare, Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 04.2021
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.