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Eileen K. Perez

Eileen K. Perez

Registered Nurse
Yorkville,Illinois

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Covenant Living
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assessed and cared for 14 long-term residents and 6 rehabilitation patients
  • Ensured safe delivery of medications, provided IV medications, Foley and PICC line care
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Registered Nurse

Central DuPage Hospital Northwestern
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assessed and cared for 5 medical surgical patients and created comprehensive nursing care plans
  • Ensured safe post-op recovery and initiated early ambulation where appropriate
  • Initiated and maintained IV heparin drips, Lidocaine drips and PCA pumps
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

Registered Nurse

Rush Copley Medical Group
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Triaged 30 +patients daily according to GI protocol and notified established healthcare provider
  • Provided patient healthcare and education related to gastroenterology
  • Scheduled nurse visits for patients that require weekly or monthly injections

Registered Nurse- Emergency Department

Amita Healthcare
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assessed and performed physical assessment and health history for patients being admitted to the hospital
  • Obtained and reconciled the medications patients were currently prescribed
  • Obtained and relayed all critical lab results to the ER physicians and entered orders
  • Entered admission orders and pertinent tests for floor admission

Registered Nurse

Oakbrook Healthcare
06.2019 - 05.2020
  • Provided post-acute care for 14 rehabilitation patients and utilized the following skills: IV medication administration, foley catheter insertion and management, PICC line dressing changes, and TPN administration
  • Collaborated with the healthcare team to provide an optimal level of recovery

Nurse Supervisor

Manorcare Health Services
04.2017 - 05.2019
  • Provided post-acute care for rehabilitation patients and utilized essential nursing skills
  • Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University NorthWest
Hammond, IN
12.2020

Associate Degree - Nursing

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Spanish & Education

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana
12.2009

Skills

  • Infectious disease control
  • Medical assessment
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Discharge coordination
  • Diabetes management
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Family education
  • Family and patient support
  • Case management

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Covenant Living
04.2024 - 10.2024

Registered Nurse

Central DuPage Hospital Northwestern
11.2022 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse

Rush Copley Medical Group
05.2021 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse- Emergency Department

Amita Healthcare
06.2020 - 05.2021

Registered Nurse

Oakbrook Healthcare
06.2019 - 05.2020

Nurse Supervisor

Manorcare Health Services
04.2017 - 05.2019

Associate Degree - Nursing

College of DuPage

Bachelor of Science - Spanish & Education

Indiana University Bloomington

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University NorthWest

Certification

Registered Nurse- Illinois exp. 5/2026

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