Dimitrios Demogiorgas
Des Plaines,IL
Summary
Seeking a position as a registered nurse with a reputable organization in which I can utilize my clinical experience, communication skills and team-oriented mindset to elevate patient care and support the growth of the organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Centre
Wheeling, Illinois
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised RNs, LPNs, and CNAs in a 160 bed facility to ensure quality care was provided to patients and residents.
- Liaised among patients, families, clinical staff and physicians to ensure continuity of care.
- Reviewed new admission charts to ensure medication orders were put in the computer system correctly and to reduce the prevalence of medication errors.
- Assessed and monitored medical equipment to ensure it was functioning appropriately for patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking and leadership skills to manage conflict, delegate, and assign care appropriately.
- Oriented and mentored new staff members.
- Advocated for needs of patient/residents and their families.
- Maintained and promoted patient and staff safety.
- Monitored resident care areas for cleanliness and readiness in regards to infection control guidelines.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Centre
Wheeling, IL
12.2019 - 01.2023
- Assists the Director of Nursing in organizing, developing and directing the nursing department in accordance with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
- Monitors all nursing services to assure that resident care needs are being met.
- Monitors the psychotropic medication use of all residents in collaboration with the psychiatrist and the nursing staff with the goal to achieve a Gradual Dose Reduction or discontinuation of the pharmaceutical intervention.
- Assists with interviewing, hiring, supervising, training, evaluating and disciplining nursing employees.
- Attends monthly QAPI ( Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) meetings to discuss systems that seek to improve the facility's provision of services for future results.
- Assists with resident and family member requests and concerns.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Centre
Wheeling, IL
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Supervised RNs, LPNs, and CNAs in a 160 bed facility to ensure quality care was provided to patients and residents.
- Liaised among patients, families, clinical staff and physicians to ensure continuity of care.
- Reviewed new admission charts to ensure medication orders were put in the computer system correctly and to reduce the prevalence of medication errors.
- Assessed and monitored medical equipment to ensure it was functioning appropriately for patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking and leadership skills to manage conflict, delegate, and assign care appropriately.
- Oriented and mentored new staff members.
- Advocated for needs of patient/residents and their families.
- Maintained and promoted patient and staff safety.
- Monitored resident care areas for cleanliness and readiness in regards to infection control guidelines.
Staff Registered Nurse
Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Centre
Wheeling, IL
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Administered prescribed medications, treatments and wound care as ordered by the physician.
- Provided age and culturally specific patient centered care.
- Completed admission, physicals, and follow-up care for new/returning patients or residents.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Liaised with families regarding geriatric patient wellness, condition, behaviors, treatment plans, acute needs and other concerns.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Delegated assignments and duties to CNAs for enhanced care provision and workflow management.
- Assessed and coordinated patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
DePaul University
Chicago, IL 08.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DePaul University
Chicago, IL 08.2011 - 08.2015
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Centre
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Centre
12.2019 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Nursing
DePaul University
08.2019 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Centre
10.2018 - 12.2019
Staff Registered Nurse
Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Centre
01.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DePaul University
08.2011 - 08.2015