Courtney Bailey, RN
Woodridge,IL
Summary
Registered Nurse currently working on a medical step down unit with previous experience as an RN on a neuro-telemetry unit. Before becoming an RN, I gained experience as both a Certified Medical Assistant and Certified Nursing Assistant in the clinic setting, ambulatory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation. Eagerly seeking nursing opportunities that will allow me to expand my skill set and knowledge base with each day.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Step Down Unit
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
10.2024 - Current
- Managed the care of critically ill patients, ensuring their stability and comfort.
- Anticipated and prepared for changes in patient condition using sharp assessment skills.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients with ventilators, tracheostomies, and chest tubes.
- Managed vasopressor administration for critically ill patients.
- Gained experience in handling complex medical equipment and patient care procedures.
Registered Nurse, Neuro-Telemetry Unit
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Downers Grove, IL
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Primarily providing care to stroke, TBI, heart failure and telemetry patients
- Frequently utilizes the NIH stroke scale to assess for deficits
- Administers IV, oral, intramuscular and subcutaneous medications
- Placement of NG tubes and administration of enteral feedings
- Placement of foley catheters and insertion of intermittent catheterizations
- Utilizes critical thinking skills and takes action to prevent patient deterioration
- Maintains thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acts as a patient advocate and implements total patient care through team nursing process.
- Provides emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times
Perioperative Assistant - Labor & Delivery
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Responsible for the safe transfer of couplets from the Labor & Delivery unit to Postpartum. Accountable for accurately stocking birthing rooms to ensure the room is ready for a safe delivery with functioning emergency equipment. Safely and efficiently transports patients from the main emergency department to specialized OB ED and to diagnostic testing areas. Ensures accurate and ample stocking of epidural carts, IV and blood collection trays, and newborn baby beds.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Life Services
Tinley Park, IL
02.2019 - 09.2022
- Performed CNA duties on a per diem basis at various company-owned locations including rehabilitation settings, assisted living, private duty and long-term care.
Certified Medical Assistant
Advocate Medical Group
Orland Park, IL
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Responsible for rooming patients, collecting subjective and objective patient data, administering injections (including routine immunizations and medications), recording vital signs, and specimen collection. Gained thorough experience documenting with Epic EMR system. Generated patient referrals and communicated with patients via MyChart and telephone calls. Gained ambulatory experience by later training and specializing in the immediate care department.
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Beecher Manor
Beecher, IL
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Responsible for assisting assigned residents with ambulation, range of motion exercises, ensuring that proper fall prevention tools were in place, and overseeing restorative dining at meals. Assigned residents would typically be recovering from function-altering medical events, such as strokes or falls.
Education
Associate Degree Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
Mokena, IL03.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL2017
Skills
- CPR/BLS/ACLS certified via American Heart Association
- NIHSS certified
- Personable, supportive demeanor toward patients and coworkers
- Prioritizes building great rapport with patients and their families
- Familiar with the process of charting and clinical documentation
- Communication and team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Time management
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Step Down Unit
Advocate Christ Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neuro-Telemetry Unit
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2024
Perioperative Assistant - Labor & Delivery
Advocate Christ Medical Center
09.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Advocate Medical Group
11.2020 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Life Services
02.2019 - 09.2022
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Beecher Manor
10.2017 - 02.2019
Associate Degree Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
Certified Medical Assistant
Prairie State College
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prairie State College
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