Denise Rodriguez, RN
Round Lake Beach,IL
Summary
Compassionate School Nurse with background in pediatric care and health education. Experience includes providing health screenings, immunizations, and routine care while promoting wellness education among students and staff. Strengths lie in ability to handle medical emergencies, conduct health assessments, manage student's medical conditions and administer medications safely. Skilled at working collaboratively with educational staff, parents and healthcare providers to optimize student's overall health and wellness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Round Lake Area Schools District 116
Round Lake, Illinois
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medications.
- Maintained accurate health records in compliance with state regulations.
Pediatric Nurse
Kids Health Partners
Skokie, IL
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted patient assessments by taking vital signs and interviewing about symptoms.
- Triaged incoming calls to prioritize critical cases for immediate attention.
- Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Heights, IL
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Delivered exceptional care to average of 3 neonatal ICU patients in stable to critical setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Delivered exceptional care to 1-4 neonatal ICU patients in a hospital setting.
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
Float Nurse
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, IL
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided a high level of individualized care to an average of 6 adult patients across multiple medical specialties per shift.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Lake County
2016
Skills
- Student health assessment and education
- First aid and CPR
- Hearing and vision screening
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Time management and organization
- Thorough documentation practices
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Bilingual communication (English/Spanish)
- Effective communication skills (In person, phone, teams/zoom)
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Illinois, License number 041450359 (Exp. 05/31/28)
- Registered Nurse in Wisconsin, License number 1129096-30 (Exp. 2/29/28)
- CPR-BLS Certified (Exp. 9/16/27)
- IDPH Hearing and Vision screening technician certification (Exp. 6/30/27)
Timeline
School Nurse
Round Lake Area Schools District 116
08.2022 - 05.2026
Pediatric Nurse
Kids Health Partners
06.2021 - 04.2022
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Northwest Community Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2021
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
12.2018 - 10.2020
Float Nurse
Advocate Condell Medical Center
06.2017 - 08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Lake County