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CHRISTINA DE LA CRUZ

Montgomery,Illinois

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in patient care and a commitment to utilizing experience and education to deliver high-quality service. Skilled in effectively communicating with patients and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Dermatology/Specials

Advocate Aurora Health Care
09.2020 - Current
  • Assist the dermatologist with outpatient and surgical dermatology procedures
  • Administering treatments such as medications or laser therapy.
  • Telephone triage and medication refills
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions and plan of care.
  • Assist in other specialty departments such as Endocrinology and Nephrology
  • Served as a preceptor to new employees

Registered Nurse/ENT

Advocate Aurora Health Care
10.2016 - 09.2020
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Assist physicians in all office based procedures
  • Telephone triage and medication refills
  • Assist in interview process with prospective candidates
  • Assist in establishing/implementing standard work/Process
  • Member of ExCel Program (Excellence in Nursing Leadership)

Registered Nurse/Interim Tem Lead

Advocate Aurora Health Care
01.2016 - 10.2016
  • 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.

Lead Registered Nurse/Plastics and Reconstructive

Advocate Aurora Health
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Assist Surgeon in all surgical based procedures
  • Scheduling and coordination of surgical procedures
  • Telephone triage and medication refills
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by consistently adhering to infection control protocols and advocating for safe patient handling practices.
  • Contributed to the development of targeted educational materials for both patients'' families.


Registered Nurse, Cardiology

Dreyer Medical Clinic
04.2011 - 02.2013
  • Perform various types of Stress tests
  • Administer IV diuretics and hydration to cardiology patients
  • Medication refills and telephone triage
  • Respond to in house codes and rapid response
  • Charge of monthly mock codes and crash cart

Registered Nurse, ASC

Dreyer Medical Clinic
05.2006 - 04.2011
  • Charge RN duties, Preceptor, Core PACU RN
  • Provide care and education to the pre and post operative patient
  • Developed pain clinic/management, implemented and created standard work for various areas
  • Provide care for patient undergoing various types of pain management procedures
  • Participate in various interdepartmental committees
  • Responsible for various duties including but not limited to crash cart/malignant hyperthermia cart

Registered Nurse, Float

Dreyer Medical Clinic
04.2005 - 05.2006
  • Float RN for all departments including; Walk in care, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Allergy, Neurology, Rheumatology, Nephrology, Psychiatry and Dermatology.
  • Phone triage, medication administration, allergy testing, pulmonary function testing, IV starts and assisting with multiple bedside procedures.
  • Interpreting for staff and physicians

Registered Nurse

Kendall Pointe Surgery Center
05.2004 - 04.2005
  • Prepare the preoperative patient for surgery
  • Recover the postoperative patient in phase I and II recovery
  • Provide care and education for patients undergoing various types of pain management procedures
  • Charge RN for GI lab, circulating duties in selective procedures and scrub for GI cases
  • Education and discharge of patients

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL
05-2015

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
05.2004

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, 2004
  • BLS 2025
  • ACLS, PALS- American Heart Association- 2012

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Dermatology/Specials

Advocate Aurora Health Care
09.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse/ENT

Advocate Aurora Health Care
10.2016 - 09.2020

Registered Nurse/Interim Tem Lead

Advocate Aurora Health Care
01.2016 - 10.2016

Lead Registered Nurse/Plastics and Reconstructive

Advocate Aurora Health
01.2015 - 01.2016

Registered Nurse, Cardiology

Dreyer Medical Clinic
04.2011 - 02.2013

Registered Nurse, ASC

Dreyer Medical Clinic
05.2006 - 04.2011

Registered Nurse, Float

Dreyer Medical Clinic
04.2005 - 05.2006

Registered Nurse

Kendall Pointe Surgery Center
05.2004 - 04.2005

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Elgin Community College

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