Gladys Aceves
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate, exceptionally organized registered nurse with 20+ years of professional experience in providing complex critical nursing care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, NICU
University Of Chicago, Comer Children's Hospital
03.2006 - Current
- Providing exceptional care in a Level III NICU.
- Management of patients requiring advanced airway and ventilator management.
- Frequent assessment, monitoring, and titrating of vasoactive, cardiac, and sedation drips in neonates.
- Care and maintenance of arterial and central lines.
- Educate family members on conditions, treatment, and healing process.
- Participate in collaborative multidisciplinary rounds to insure quality, evidence-based, and safe care of patients.
- Complete and maintain accurate documentation and records in a clear and timely manner.
- Advocate for patients and families' needs, provide emotional support to families.
Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
University Of Chicago Hospital
08.2004 - 03.2006
- Responsible for acute post-surgical care of general, ENT, vascular, and transplant patients, and overflow of Cardiac ICU, Medical ICU, and Neuro ICU patients.
- Management of patients requiring advanced airway and ventilator management.
- Frequent assessment, monitoring, and titration of vasoactive, cardiac, and sedation drips.
- Care and maintenance of invasive hemodynamic lines and monitors (central, arterial, and pulmonary artery catheter lines).
- Participated in collaborative multidisciplinary rounds.
- Completed and maintained accurate documentation in a clear and timely manner.
- Advocate for patients and families' needs, and provided emotional support for patients and their families.
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit
University Of Chicago Hospital
07.2003 - 08.2004
- Managed pre and post general, ENT, vascular, neurological, and orthopedic surgical patients.
- Managed patient care plans, administered medications and treatments to patients.
- Evaluated patient progress and provided education and emotional support to patient and their families.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Richard J. Daley College
Chicago, IL05.2003
Skills
- Bilingual (fluent in English-Spanish)
- Practiced in patient support including assessment, counseling, education, documentation and communication
- Strong computer skills including EMRs (EPIC) and Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Great enthusiasm for learning with a drive to take on new challenges and projects
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse- Illinois Department of Professional Regulations
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Nurse, NICU
University Of Chicago, Comer Children's Hospital
03.2006 - Current
Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
University Of Chicago Hospital
08.2004 - 03.2006
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit
University Of Chicago Hospital
07.2003 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Richard J. Daley College
- Registered Professional Nurse- Illinois Department of Professional Regulations
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified
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