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Donshea Riley
Chicago,IL
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Summary
Dedicated and highly experienced Registered nurse. Interested in being A Legal Nurse Consultant. With eight years of expertise in diverse medical fields, offering comprehensive knowledge of healthcare standards, regulations, and patient care. Seeking an opportunity to contribute my skills and certifications to a local law firm, providing invaluable medical-legal support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ascension
Hoffman Estes, Illinois
10.2025 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care in critical care settings to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Applied evidence-based practice guidelines for nursing interventions in critical conditions.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Operated and monitored life support systems and medical devices to support critical patient needs.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness and patient responses to therapies to inform ongoing care decisions.
- Maintained precise records of patient assessments, treatments, and medication administration to ensure continuity of care.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions with precision in medical records.
- Ensured strict compliance with infection control protocols to protect patients, staff, and visitors.
- Applied evidence-based practices to wound care, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Nursing Supervisor
Oakton Pavillion
Des Plaines, Illinois
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Created and updated patient care documentation to enhance accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Responded quickly to any changes in a resident's condition or behavior by initiating appropriate interventions or notifying the physician and healthcare team member immediately.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments based upon resident outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with protocols.
- Conducted staff training sessions on best practices and new procedures.
- Reviewed patient care plans to ensure they met established standards of care.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Ascension
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety standards.
- Trained new nurses on protocols, procedures, and best practices in patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Advocated for patients' needs while fostering a supportive environment for families.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the facility.
- Led daily shift briefings to communicate priorities and updates to the team.
phlebotomists
Northwestern medicine
Huntley, Illinois
11.2018 - 10.2023
- Collected blood samples following strict safety and hygiene protocols.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and quality control measures.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
Education
Legal Nurse Consulting - Legal Nurse Consulting
Education To Go
08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL12-2023
Associate of Science -
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL05-2021
Skills
Policy adherence
Medical record analysis
Healthcare research
Case evaluation
Clinical expertise in various specialties
Medical terminology
Patient assessment
Legal and regulatory compliance
Team collaboration
Communication skills
Certification
- CPR
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ascension
10.2025 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Oakton Pavillion
09.2025 - 12.2025
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Ascension
02.2024 - 09.2025
phlebotomists
Northwestern medicine
11.2018 - 10.2023
Legal Nurse Consulting - Legal Nurse Consulting
Education To Go
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science -
Elgin Community College