Emily Maracic
Tinley Park
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, excelling in compassionate care and nursing care planning. Achieved higher patient satisfaction scores by effectively coordinating care and advocating for patients' rights. Skilled in medication administration and fostering collaborative team environments to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Charge Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
Palos Heights, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure efficient patient care delivery
- Trained new nurses on hospital policies and best practice standards.
- Streamlined patient flow by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams for timely admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Achieved higher patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to concerns and addressing them in a compassionate manner.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patients'' needs.
- Optimized staffing levels by balancing nurse-patient ratios according to acuity and census fluctuations.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, addressing concerns promptly while promoting a collaborative work culture.
- Advocated for patients'' rights while maintaining respect for their preferences, values, beliefs, confidentiality, dignity, and comfort level throughout their hospital stay.
- Facilitated smooth operations during high-acuity situations, prioritizing resources efficiently to maintain optimal patient care delivery.
- Provided emotional support for patients'' families as needed during challenging times such as end-of-life care or complex medical decision-making processes.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
Palos Heights, IL
05.2020 - Current
- Administered patient care and medications per physician orders to support safety and treatment effectiveness.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to build treatment plans matched to individual patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and completed assessments, then reported condition changes quickly to healthcare providers.
- Instructed patients and families on treatment protocols to improve understanding and follow-through with care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL11-2020
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Nursing care planning
- Patient confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning
- Vital signs documentation
- Medication administration
- Infection control
Timeline
Clinical Charge Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College