Elvira Chavez
Worth,IL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse skilled in providing exceptional care to patients within high-volume settings. Demonstrates professional development and clinical skills utilizing nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate patient care in collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
RML Specialty Hospital
Hinsdale, IL
12.2023 - Current
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through observation of clinical indicators such as pain level, breathing rate or laboratory values.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Oncology
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
06.2021 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nurse care for assigned patients and accurately documented patient progress notes in the electronic medical record system.
- Delivered high-quality healthcare services to patients with varying medical diagnoses and treatments in a busy hospital setting.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications to provide optimal care and support.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Effectively performed various medical interventions such as administering chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and specialized procedures.
- 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.
- Distributed assignments to RNs and PCIAs, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Evaluated the performance of fellow nurses, offering guidance and support while maintaining a high standard of patient care through efficient completion of administrative tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL12-2020
Skills
- EPIC
- MediTech Expanse
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Planning
- Infectious disease control
- Wound Care
- Chemotherapy IV Drug Management
- Medication Administration
- Central Line and IV Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Hospice Care
- Mentoring, Leadership, and Supervision
- Delegation and Motivation
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-Solving
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Care Assignment
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- Registered Nurse - State of IL - License # 041.507900
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate 2022
- Cancer Basics 2022
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Member, National Association of Hispanic Nurses 2018 - Current
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
RML Specialty Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Oncology
Advocate Christ Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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