Emelie Gumin
Streamwood,IL
Summary
Experienced LPN dedicated to patient care and collaboration with healthcare team members. Offers emotional support to patients and families, accurately assesses patients, administers medications, and implements treatments. Highly organized and proactive in meeting patient needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotropic Nurse/Staff Floor Nurse
Fairmont Care Center
5061 N. Pulaski Rd.,Chicago Illinois 60630
03.2023 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Infection Preventionist
Fairmont Care Center
5061 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois 60630
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication regarding best practices in infection prevention and control.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
- Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Assisted in the management of infectious disease emergencies by providing guidance on isolation precautions, containment measures, and appropriate response actions.
Nursing Supervisor
Fairmont Care Center
5061 N. Pulaski Rd,
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for [Number] nurses and support personnel.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
STAFF NURSE
Fairmont Care Centre
Chicago, IL
10.2010 - 09.2021
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
STAFF NURSE
Alden Estates of Barrington
Barrington, IL
03.2014 - 04.2021
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
J'Renee Career Facilitation, Inc.
Crystal Lake, IL12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Andres Bonifacio College
03.1995
Skills
- Intake and discharge
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Family education
- Tracheostomy care
- Infection control
- Documentation accuracy
- Team leadership
- Nursing assessments
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Psychotropic Nurse/Staff Floor Nurse
Fairmont Care Center
03.2023 - Current
Infection Preventionist
Fairmont Care Center
11.2022 - 03.2023
Nursing Supervisor
Fairmont Care Center
09.2021 - 11.2022
STAFF NURSE
Alden Estates of Barrington
03.2014 - 04.2021
STAFF NURSE
Fairmont Care Centre
10.2010 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Andres Bonifacio College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
J'Renee Career Facilitation, Inc.