Estrella Clifford
Wauconda
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration with our providers and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cook County Health Hospital Systems
03.2020 - Current
- Mentored nursing staff on best practices for patient assessment and clinical procedures.
- Implemented infection control protocols, improving overall patient safety and care standards.
- Managed medication administration using electronic health record systems for accuracy and compliance.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Northwest Community Healthcare
03.2017 - 04.2024
- I work in the psychiatric hospital at Northwest Community Healthcare. Certified in CPI. I have direct experience working with adolescents, teens, adult and the geriatric population.
Registered Nurse
West Suburban Medical Center
07.2015 - 05.2019
- I worked on a Sub Acute Rehab floor. Float to progressive care unit and Med surg unit if needed.
Registered Nurse
Alexian Brothers Health Systems
05.2014 - 03.2017
- Worked on a Gero-Psych floor, had charge nurse duties as well.
Registered Nurse
Highland Park Hospital
09.2007 - 05.2014
Education
Bachelor's - Nursing
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL12.2018
Associate - Nursing
Truman College
Chicago, IL06.1996
High School - High School
Von Steuben Metro Science High School
Chicago, IL06.1989
Skills
- RN, Med Surg, Medical Surgical, Staff Nurse, Hospital
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Patient evaluation
- Professional bedside manner
- Care plan development
Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
- CPI
Nursing Licenses
- RN
- State: IL
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cook County Health Hospital Systems
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northwest Community Healthcare
03.2017 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
West Suburban Medical Center
07.2015 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Alexian Brothers Health Systems
05.2014 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse
Highland Park Hospital
09.2007 - 05.2014
Associate - Nursing
Truman College
High School - High School
Von Steuben Metro Science High School
Bachelor's - Nursing
Benedictine University