Gabriella Urbano
Mount Pleasant,US
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and administrative functions in hospitals for over three years. Tasked with providing the utmost care for patients that are admitted to the medical/surgical unit. A Carthage College Alumni student of Neuroscience and Psychology. Was heavily involved in many national honors societies and organizations that were rooted to healthcare. Over two years of experience with lab assisting in both Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry courses. 3,800 ongoing hours of ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients. Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels. High honors in the certified nursing assistant course. 75 ongoing volunteer hours in inpatient services that entails providing education on care plans, medical electronic boards, patient comfort, discharge needs, and overall well-being of the patient during their stay.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
12 Lead EKG Certified
Aurora Medical Center Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, WI
10.2024 - Current
- Certified in obtaining 12-lead EKGs on the medical floor.
Safety Champion
Aurora Medical Center Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, WI
09.2024 - Current
- Monthly meetings regarding patient safety and using high-reliability tools.
- Co-piloting innovative ideas surrounding the implementation of BRADEN interventions in the inpatient setting.
- Obtain audits on BRADEN scores and compliance with interventions.
- Provide education to CNAs about the use of BRADEN interventions when delegated by RNs.
CNA Council Member
Aurora Medicak Center Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant
09.2024 - Current
- Attend monthly meetings regarding pertinent information about patient care.
- Contribute innovative ideas toward increasing positive patient experiences.
- Discuss any barriers for the CNA employees, and brainstorm solutions.
- Review the expectations of the CNAs, and find ways to encourage coworkers to exceed or meet those expectations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Aurora Medical Center
Mount Pleasant, WI
01.2024 - Current
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Inpatient Volunteer Specilaist
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Mount Pleasant, WI
02.2023 - Current
- Volunteer position that involves rounding on patients every week.
- Provide knowledge on the medical board that displays patients care team, lab work, medications, and goals.
- Ask patients if they understand the care plan.
- Communicate any concerns or questions to the nursing staff.
- Provide comfort and company.
- Familiarize the patients with the call light system.
Certified Student Ambassador
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Provide knowledge about Carthage College to prospective students
- Answer any questions prospective students had regarding classes and campus
- Trained new student ambassadors
- Aided in creating a memorable tour for prospective students.
National Residence Hall Honorary
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Top 5% of leaders on campus
- Maintained dorms
- Created a safe environment for students living on campus
- Distributed needs of the community.
Special Olympics Volunteer
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Volunteer time with special education members in the community of Kenosha, WI
- Participate in gym activities with the special education members while also advocating.
Neuroscience Club
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Engage in neuroscience studies
- Aid other students that are neuroscience majors/minors
- Exchange communication from past alumni.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital
Pleasant Prairie, WI
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Collected biological specimens and packaged them for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests
- Updated the interdisciplinary care team on status updates and documented information in patient charts
- Volunteered to work extra shifts and overtime to ensure proper staffing and floor coverage during busy periods of high census and the COVID-19 pandemic
- Reviewed patient and family feedback to see where there were opportunities for staff recognition as well as areas where they could improve
- Tracked mood swings, mobility activity, eating percentages, and inputs/outputs on a daily basis
- Consistently upheld and enhanced the company's positive image and reputation in the markets I served
- Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment in order to boost morale and teamwork as part of the facility management group
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising
- Assisted with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation
- Completed all daily living tasks to improve the quality of life of elderly patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care
- Answered call lights and helped patients feel more comfortable and secure by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing, and bedside tales or equipment
- Collaborated with a group of registered nurses to ensure the overall health of all patients.
Biochemistry Lab Assistant
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Collected, prepared, and preserved biological samples for further testing.
- Assisted with the development of new methods for biochemical analyses.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on lab equipment.
- Observed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory samples for analysis.
- Disposed of chemical waste according to safety regulations.
- Organized laboratory work areas to ensure a safe working environment.
- Processed, analyzed, and reported data from experiments.
- Communicated test results with other members of the lab team.
- Participated in research projects related to biochemistry studies.
- Provided technical support during laboratory experiments.
- Designed, executed and documented scientific experiments for research purposes.
- Applied knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology to support research and experiments.
Organic Chemistry Laboratory Assistant
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, process, or quality control.
- Maintained laboratory operations and assisted with testing activities.
- Assisted with supply and equipment procurement to sustain laboratory operations.
- Analyzed data from experiments and generated reports summarizing results.
- Documented test results, compiled data and reported on findings to supervisor.
- Assessed quality and integrity of products against specifications.
- Completed analyses of solids, liquids and gaseous materials to assess nature and reactivity.
- Documented experiment findings in technical lab reports and data graphs.
- Executed tests and experiments using chromatography.
- Collected samples from production batches to test for impurities or issues.
- Set up and maintained laboratory instruments using troubleshooting and correction of malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment by creating record of stock.
- Calibrated equipment and performed cleaning duties to maintain lab.
Pinky Swear PACK
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Responsible for volunteering time to children with Cancer.
Resident Assistant
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided a safe community for the residents of the residence halls
- Created monthly interactive boards to integrate residents into Carthage
- Created monthly programs to establish community and friendship
- Lend a helping hand to residents
- Create a diverse community.
Chi Omega National Sorority
Chi Omega National Headquarters
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in fundraising events for the Make-A-Wish Child.
- Participated in weekly chapter meetings.
- Attended personal workshops geared towards leadership and community building.
President of Panhellenic Council
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided community among sororities on campus
- Orchestrated Greek Life on campus
- Maintained Panhellenic weekly meetings
- Established communication between sororities on campus
- Enforced policies and procedures
- Held constructive meetings with the advisor and sorority representatives when problems arose
- Practiced leadership
- Implemented community service
- Incorporated a Diversity and Equity position into the Panhellenic Council.
Food Service Representative
Portillo's Shorewood
Shorewood, IL
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality control.
- Opened food service operation at beginning of day and closed at end of day after properly storing or discarding remaining food.
- Assisted customers with their orders, providing product knowledge and answering questions.
- Stocked shelves with supplies according to inventory records.
- Monitored and replenished inventory stock of food, condiments, and supplies to optimize customer service.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding sanitation and hygiene standards.
- Organized catering orders for large groups ensuring all requested items were included in the order.
- Greeted customers, took orders, prepared and served food and processed payment at convenience store food service area.
Education
Neuroscience - Bachelor of Arts -
Carthage College
01.2024
High School -
Plainfield South High School
01.2020
Some College (No Degree) -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, ILSome College (No Degree) -
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WISkills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Personal and professional integrity
- Culturally competent care
- Methodical problem solver
- Compassionate caregiver
- Motivated
- Healthcare industry best practices
- Collecting specimens
- Performing patient intakes
- Planning and coordination
- Sound decision-making
- HIPAA compliance
- Team leader
- Mentoring and coaching
- Strategic planning
- 12-lead EKG certified
Certification
- BLS CPR
- Nursing Assistant
- Narcan Certified
- CITI Ethics Certified
- 12-Lead EKG
Accomplishments
- Research in Microbiology; Tiny Earth Convention Presenter
- Research in Biochemistry regarding Mutated Phytochrome
- Research in Psychology and Religion
- Research in Limited Perceived Control and Association with Conspiracy Theories
- Research in Neuroscience Rat Laboratory
- 100 hours of ongoing Shadowing
- 8 day Medical Mission Trip to Tegucigalpa Honduras
- 75 hours of ongoing Community Service
- Statistical Analysis in JAMOVI Software
- Statistical Analysis in SPSS Software
- Deans List: Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023
- Implemented a Diversity and Equity representative in the Panhellenic Council at Carthage College during presidency
- BLS CPR Certified
- Nursing Assistant
- Narcan Certified
- CITI Ethics Certified
- Safety Champion at Aurora Medical Center Mount Pleasant
- Preceptor at Aurora Medical Center Mount Pleasant
Affiliations
- Avid book reader.
- Nature Adventurer
- Attempting crochet protege
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
12 Lead EKG Certified
Aurora Medical Center Mount Pleasant
10.2024 - Current
Safety Champion
Aurora Medical Center Mount Pleasant
09.2024 - Current
CNA Council Member
Aurora Medicak Center Mount Pleasant
09.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Aurora Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Biochemistry Lab Assistant
Carthage College
08.2023 - 12.2023
Inpatient Volunteer Specilaist
Advocate Aurora Health Care
02.2023 - Current
Organic Chemistry Laboratory Assistant
Carthage College
08.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2024
President of Panhellenic Council
Carthage College
12.2021 - 03.2022
Resident Assistant
Carthage College
05.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Student Ambassador
Carthage College
02.2021 - 05.2024
Chi Omega National Sorority
Chi Omega National Headquarters
02.2021 - 04.2022
National Residence Hall Honorary
Carthage College
01.2021 - 05.2024
Pinky Swear PACK
Carthage College
10.2020 - 12.2022
Special Olympics Volunteer
Carthage College
09.2020 - 05.2024
Neuroscience Club
Carthage College
09.2020 - 05.2024
Food Service Representative
Portillo's Shorewood
11.2018 - 05.2020
Neuroscience - Bachelor of Arts -
Carthage College
High School -
Plainfield South High School
- BLS CPR
- Nursing Assistant
- Narcan Certified
- CITI Ethics Certified
- 12-Lead EKG
Some College (No Degree) -
College of Lake County
Some College (No Degree) -
Gateway Technical College
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