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Dave Merano

Registered Nurse
Brandon

Summary

Registered Nurse known for being calm under pressure, quick on their feet, and solid with patients.. even the tough ones. Strong background in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast paced environments. Naturally empathetic and great at building trust with patients and families through real communication, respect, and consistently solid care. Always focused on making people feel heard, safe, and well taken care of.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Advocate Condell Medical Center
07.2023 - 05.2025
  • Worked in an observation unit while also being floated around to all the other units in the hospital when needed.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Provided high quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well stocked with supplies.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.

Head Cook

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., Panda Express
06.2017 - 04.2022
  • Managed kitchen staff, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols for a safe working environment.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
  • Oversaw inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Grayslake Central High School
Grayslake, IL
05.2001 -

Skills

Flexible problem solving

Medication and IV administration

Patient management

Pre and Post operative care

Certification

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Registered Nurse Licensure – Pending (Florida)

06-2025

BLS Certification

01-2025

Patient Care Technician

Advocate Condell Medical Center
07.2023 - 05.2025

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

07-2022

Head Cook

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., Panda Express
06.2017 - 04.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

College of Lake County
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Grayslake Central High School
05.2001 -
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