Ambitious Registered Nurse with success in providing individualized care. Committed to delivering the best most up-to-date patient care through effective education and counseling.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic ICU
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
07.1999 - 07.2001
Managing post operative care following open heart surgery, heart valve replacement, heart transplant, intra aortic ballon replacement. lung resection, and lung transplant
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic ICU
Yale-New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
04.1997 - 06.1999
Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Chicago, IL
04.1996 - 04.1997
Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
08.1995 - 04.1996
Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Instructed patients and family how to manage illness by explaining post-treatment home care needs, diet, nutrition and exercise programs and self-administration of medication and rehabilitation.
Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Clinical Coordinator, Postpartum at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women's HospitalClinical Coordinator, Postpartum at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women's Hospital
Peer Support Specialist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women's HospitalPeer Support Specialist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women's Hospital