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Gloria Rodriguez

West Chicago,IL

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 40 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations Organized and knowledgeable in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Central DuPage Hospital
Winfield, IL
11.2005 - Current
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Registered Nurse

Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Naples, FL
11.2003 - 07.2005
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.

Registered Nurse

Central DuPage Hospital
Winfield, IL
06.1995 - 11.2003
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.

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Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
06-1985

Skills

  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Patient Assessment
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Family and patient support
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Unit Oversight
  • Adaptability
  • Time management abilities
  • Training staff
  • Critical Thinking
  • Task Prioritization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Reliability
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Effective Communication
  • Self Motivation

Accomplishments

  • Tom Williams Award. 2022
  • Professional Award. 2022

Affiliations

  • Councils:
  • Fall Committee
  • Intermediate Care Shared Decision Making

Volunteer

  • Red Cross

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Central DuPage Hospital
11.2005 - Current

Registered Nurse

Cleveland Clinic Hospital
11.2003 - 07.2005

Registered Nurse

Central DuPage Hospital
06.1995 - 11.2003

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Associate of Science - Nursing

College of DuPage

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