Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Awards
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ELIZABETH ESCOBEDO

Gurnee,IL

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for delivering compassionate and high-quality patient care. Solid background of 5 years as a Registered Nurse and over 5 years as a medical assistant, honing skills in effective teamwork within clinical settings. Eager to join a goal-oriented team that values growth and offers opportunities for professional development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre-Anesthesia Nurse

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Lake Forest, IL
11.2022 - Current

Chart review for patients with upcoming Colonoscopy and Upper Endoscopies.

Provide Bowel prep instructions

Provide guidance on medications and supplements

Registered Nurse in Outpatient General Surgery

Northwestern Medicine
Lake Forest, IL
03.2020 - Current
  • Phone triage incoming calls regarding surgical concerns and medication refills
  • Provide surgical instructions for elective surgeries, and surgery scheduling
  • Assist in procedures completed in-office
  • Coordinate combo cases with other surgical departments

Immediate Care Technician

Northwestern Medicine
Deerfield, IL
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Promotes patient satisfaction by communicating with patients and clinical team
  • Ensuring efficient patient flow by prioritizing patient needs
  • Obtains accurate vital signs per Northwestern Medicine standards
  • Documents reason for visit, allergies, medications and pharmacy preference
  • Assists providers with medical and surgical procedures as needed
  • Maintains vaccine and medication inventory
  • Orders supplies and correctly disposes of expired supplies

Education

Bachelor’s degree - nursing

Purdue University
09.2021

Associate’s degree - nursing

College of Lake County
05.2019

Skills

  • Electronic Health Record Software (EPIC)
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Team Leader
  • Organizational skills
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English

Accomplishments

NM Excellence in Nursing Practice Award 2023

Certification

  • CPR/AED/ First Aid, 09/01/24

Awards

NM Excellence in Nursing Practice Award, 2023

Timeline

Pre-Anesthesia Nurse

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse in Outpatient General Surgery

Northwestern Medicine
03.2020 - Current

Immediate Care Technician

Northwestern Medicine
02.2018 - 03.2020

Associate’s degree - nursing

College of Lake County

Bachelor’s degree - nursing

Purdue University
ELIZABETH ESCOBEDO