Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with quick ability to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to increase patient satisfaction, safety, drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
08.2024 - Current
Educated patients on surgical processes, alleviating anxiety and fostering trust among patients and their families.
Expedited room turnover times by quickly preparing rooms for subsequent procedures, contributing to increased productivity.
Obtained informed consent from patients, ensuring that they fully understood the risks and benefits associated with their surgical procedures.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized and attentive care during pre-and post-operative procedures.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Reduced recovery time for patients through effective pain management and thorough discharge education.
Prepared patients for discharge efficiently by delivering tailored instructions regarding home care measures, medication administration, and follow-up appointments.
Ensured patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and adhering to surgical guidelines.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse, Neurology IMCU
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2024
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
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.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspired Living of LaGrange
08.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saratoga Grove Retirement Living
09.2019 - 06.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Star at Weber Place
09.2015 - 09.2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
11-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
05-2022
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
05-2021
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Spectrum Nurses Inc
Bolingbrook, IL
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Compassion and empathy
IV insertion
Preoperative and postoperative care
Patient safety and education
Teamwork and collaboration
Attention to detail and quick learner
Time management
Effective communication
Critical thinking
Sterile technique
Medication administration
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neurology IMCU
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspired Living of LaGrange
08.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saratoga Grove Retirement Living
09.2019 - 06.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Star at Weber Place
09.2015 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Spectrum Nurses Inc
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