Elizabeth Munoz BSN, RN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience in a Medical-Surgical/Stroke unit and an extensive healthcare background. Skilled in neurological assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, telemetry monitoring, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical/ Stroke Unit
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
04.2026 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care to adult patients on a medical-surgical and stroke unit.
- Perform neurological assessments and monitor for changes in mental status, strength, speech, and other stroke symptoms.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments according to provider orders.
- Monitor vital signs, laboratory results, telemetry, and patient condition, reporting significant changes promptly.
- Care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, including stroke and other neurological diagnoses.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case management, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Educate patients and families regarding medications, stroke precautions, fall prevention, discharge planning, and disease management.
- Respond to changes in patient condition and participate in rapid response and emergency situations.
- Document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.
Medical Assistant
Advocate Health Care Clinic
Oak Lawn
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Measured vital signs and roomed up to 60 patients daily
- Administered injections
- Managed provider EMR inbox tasks and patient messages
- PHI Lead
- Updated and maintained patient records.
- Scheduled patient appointments
- Created referrals and appointments
- Monitored and logged fridge temperatures
- Performed ear irrigations and assisted with in-office procedures
- Performed CLIA- waived laboratory testing
- Maintained abnormal laboratory logs and followed up with providers
Medical Assistant
Esperanza Health Center
Chicago
08.2013 - 08.2019
- Provided care to adult and pediatric patients
- Performed CLIA-waived laboratory testing
- EKGs, injections, and vital signs up to 60 patients a day
- Managed vaccines inventory and compliance documentation through VFC
- Maintained abnormal laboratory logs and followed up with providers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Oak Brook, IL12.2025
Associates of Applied Science -
Morton College
Cicero, IL05.2021
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Insurance verification and authorizations
- Detail-oriented
- Proficient in EMR software
- BLS CPR Certified
- EKG administration
- Patient care coordination
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital Signs
- Phlebotomy expertise
- Training and mentoring
Clinical Nursing Experience
Pediatric Surgery Clinical Rotation – Role Transition (100 Hours)
Comer Children's Hospital – Chicago, IL
• Performed pediatric assessments and monitored vital signs
• Assisted with post-operative care and patient recovery
• Administered medications following the five rights of medication
administration
• Performed G-tube feedings and airway suctioning
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate
patient care
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical/ Stroke Unit
Advocate Christ Medical Center
04.2026 - Current
Medical Assistant
Advocate Health Care Clinic
02.2022 - 09.2023
Medical Assistant
Esperanza Health Center
08.2013 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Associates of Applied Science -
Morton College