Fatima Nelson

Enthusiastic and highly skilled healthcare professional with licenses as a Practical Nurse, Surgical Tech, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Medical Assistant. Possessing extensive knowledge and a strong desire to take initiative, committed to providing exceptional care and expertise as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Experienced in both independent and collaborative work environments, thrives under pressure and highly goal-oriented. Exceptional multitasking abilities and a driven mindset, currently seeking an opportunity to contribute skills as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

• License Practical Nurse, Active
• Certified Surgical Technology, Active
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification; American Heart Association, December 2021/2023
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Certification; Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL, Active

• Licensed Practical Nurse, Silver Oaks Behavioral Health Hospital, New Lenox, IL, 08/2022, Present, Assign nursing care activities on a shift basis., Promote and enhance nursing practice on the unit., Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and activities of daily living., Monitor treatment and administering medication to patients as needed., Administer nursing care to patients with varying levels of mental health disorders and developmental disabilities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other medical supervisor., Record a patient’s medical history accurately, Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc., Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side effects of medications etc., Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts, Provide emotional and psychological support when needed, Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
• License Practical Nurse, Franciscan Village Health Community, Lemont, IL, 09/2022, Present, Document care provided and report changes in resident status, Provide activities of daily living (ADLs) to nursing home residents and other patients in accordance with individualized care plans., Administer medications, Document medication administration., Ability to make choices, decisions and act in the resident’s best interest., Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations., Ability to handle multiple priorities., Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and level of understanding, Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills, Supervise and coordinate the activities performed by the Nursing Assistants to ensure a high degree of quality care is maintained., Responsible for admission, transfer, and discharge of residents., Keep physician and/or other health care professionals informed of change in resident conditions., Provide direct nursing care to the residents.
• Certified Surgical Technician / OB Scrub Tech, Edward/Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst, IL, 08/2021, 07/2022, Direct Patient Care in the Operative Procedure., Assists personnel with surgical attire., Assist with instrumentation throughout procedures., Perform sharps; instrument and sponge count according to standard., Coordinate with circulating RN as a member of the Perioperative Team., Ensure all personnel maintain aseptic technique and universal precautions at all times., Prepare operating rooms for procedures., Stock operation room and delivery rooms in accordance with the par levels., Prepare birthing rooms for anticipated vaginal deliveries., Appropriately orders & stocks supplies for the L&D Operating Room
• Certified Surgical Technician / OB Scrub Tech, Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale, IL, 05/2019, 06/2021, Direct Patient Care in the Operative Procedure., Assists personnel with surgical attire., Assists with instrumentation throughout procedures., Performs sharps, instrument and sponge count according to standard., Coordinates with circulating RN as a member of the Perioperative Team., Ensures all personnel maintain aseptic technique and universal precautions at all times., Prepares operating rooms for procedures., Stocks operation room and delivery rooms in accordance with the par levels., Prepares birthing rooms for anticipated vaginal deliveries., Appropriately orders & stocks supplies for the L&D Operating Room
• Patient Care Technician, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, 04/2011, 03/2019, Supports the Registered Nurse caring for complex and critically ill cardiothoracic patients, including heart/lung transplant, LVAD/HVAD patients, heart failure, and post-open heart surgical patients., Assists patients with activities of daily living, including ambulating, turning/positioning, toileting, bathing, and shaving, Collects vital signs, intake/output, and specimen samples (urine, fecal, blood draws, capillary blood sugar), Provides adjunct care by administering non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, and heat treatments., Maintains and edits the unit patient care technician orientation manual under the supervision of the clinical nurse specialist., Trains and orients new hire patient care technicians., Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor., Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records., Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential.
• Medical Assistant, Joliet Pediatrics & Care, Joliet, IL, 06/2008 - 08/2012 & 08/2017 - 08/2018, Takes patient vitals, administers injection, and performs basic laboratory procedure, Processes patient insurance, billing to ensure proper co-pays, filing, charting, appointment scheduling, and front desk reception, Manages/orders inventory vaccines, Operates cash registers, and handles money, Protects patient’s information and confidentiality