Emily Brems
Campton Hills,IL
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with almost two years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients. Proficient in Epic use. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Nurse
Advocate Sherman Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Patient Care Technician Cardiac Telemetry
Northwestern Huntley Hospital
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Patient Care Technician Post Surgical
Northwest Community Hospital
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Advocate Sherman Hospital
04.2008 - 04.2014
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL04.2022
Associate of Arts - Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL04.2007
Skills
- CV ICU trained
- CRRT certified
- IABP certified
- Emergency Interventions
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Documentation and Reporting
- Patient Monitoring
- Reliable and Responsible
- Resource Monitoring
Accomplishments
Daisy Team Award of the Year recipient 2023 for my role as primary nurse in a code OB amniotic embolism code.
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Advocate Sherman Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician Cardiac Telemetry
Northwestern Huntley Hospital
12.2020 - 12.2021
Patient Care Technician Post Surgical
Northwest Community Hospital
05.2014 - 02.2016
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Advocate Sherman Hospital
04.2008 - 04.2014
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Arts - Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
Elgin Community College
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