Grace Rodriguez
Wilmette
Summary
Compassionate nursing student with hands-on experience at Pediatric Solutions, S.C., skilled in patient assessments and clinical judgment. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through effective communication and direct care. Adept at monitoring vitals and prioritizing tasks, ensuring compliance with health standards while advocating and fostering a supportive environment for patients and families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
Rosalind Franklin University
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing overall well-being.
- Documented patient information accurately in health records, ensuring compliance with institutional standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient conditions and prioritized care based on urgency.
- Engaged in simulations and practical exercises to refine clinical skills and enhance nursing competencies.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate care environment.
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Solutions, S.C.
02.2023 - Current
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Administered immunizations in a safe and effective manner while educating patients on side effects and addressing concerns to promote informed decision making.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Education
Master of Nursing - Nursing
Rosalind Franklin University
North Chicago, IL07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Missouri
Columbia05-2024
Skills
- Vitals monitoring
- Task prioritization
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
Certification
BLS Certification
Timeline
Nursing Student
Rosalind Franklin University
08.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Solutions, S.C.
02.2023 - Current
Master of Nursing - Nursing
Rosalind Franklin University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Missouri
Clinical Rotations
Lake Forest Place, Skilled Nursing Floor - 80 hours (Introduction to Nursing Skills and Role, Winter 2024)
Evanston Hospital, 2 Louis Med/Tele/Neuro-Stroke - 80 hours (Adult Health, Spring 2025)
Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, Acute Psychiatric Unit - 60 hours (Mental Health, Summer 2025)
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Labor & Deliver, Special Care Nursery, Postpartum Units - 60 hours (Maternal & Women's Health, Fall 2025)
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Floor 19 Endo/Neuro Unit - 60 hours (Pediatrics, Fall 2025)
The Grove at the Lake, Adult Psychiatric Skilled Nursing Floor - 80 hours (Geriatric Health, Winter 2025)
Community Health Outreach, Home health care and school nursing - 60 hours (Community Health, Winter 2025)
Critical Care Unit, TBD - 80 hours (Critical Care, Spring 2026)
Clinical Synthesis, TBD - 120 hours (Clinical Synthesis, Summer 2026)