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Georgia Levine

Registered Nurse
Clarendon Hills,IL

Summary

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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rush University
Chicago, IL
09.1993 - 06.1995

Nursing

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
08.1990 - 05.1993

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic ICU

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
07.1999 - 07.2001

Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic ICU

Yale-New Haven Hospital
04.1997 - 06.1999

Registered Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
04.1996 - 04.1997

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

Yale New Haven Hospital
08.1995 - 04.1996

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rush University
09.1993 - 06.1995

Nursing

Arizona State University
08.1990 - 05.1993
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