Guadalupe Pond
Loves Park,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, extensive communication, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Committed to building strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and a focus on delivering excellent patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Surgery Center Nurse
Rockford Gastroenterology Associates
05.2022 - Current
- Explains policies and procedures to patients, assesses and obtains initial vital signs, reviews patient's chart, signs informed consent with patient, and starts intravenous insertions in the pre-procedure area
- Maintains competencies in conscious sedation (pain medication and sedatives) administration and monitoring of sedated patients including airway protection, assessment and support in the procedure room
- Monitors, assesses, anticipates and implements appropriate care in the post-procedure area
- Documents and performs nursing care in assigned area based on standards of care and practice, and in accordance with policies and procedures
- Communicates effectively regarding patient conditions to family members/friends, doctors, anesthesia, management and other staff in accordance with the nursing plan of care
- Adheres to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to: standards for confidentiality, Infection Control, safety (OSHA), attendance, punctuality and personal appearance
- Assumes role of charge nurse and participates in the orientation of nursing and ancillary staff as requested
Registered Nurse
UW Health Northern Illinois Swedish American
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Ensures proper preparation for surgery by confirming patient identity
- Double-checks surgical site to ensure accuracy and precision
- Obtains patient consent before surgical procedure in compliance with legal and ethical guidelines
- Conducts and documents a comprehensive review of patient past medical history and ongoing medication regimen to mitigate any possible complications
- Initiates an intravenous (IV) line to administer fluids and medications during surgery
- Monitors patient vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation, to ensure stability before surgery
- Facilitates a seamless transition from the pre-operative phase to the operating room and from the recovery room to phase II by working closely with the surgical and recovery team
- Evaluates patient for potential post-operatively complications
- Maintains effective communication with interdisciplinary team, as well as patient family and friends, regarding patient condition
- Monitors vital signs, documents in real-time, and ensures patient safety and stability prior to discharge
Registered Nurse
MercyHealth Javon Bea
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Provides highest quality of patient care through fostering compassionate and positive work environment
- Provides direct care for up to five patients per day
- Promotes optimum patient health by adhering to nursing and therapeutic standards
- Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with established policies, procedures, rules and regulations
- Collaborates with multiple interdisciplinary team members, maintains full communication among health care teams by relaying information and participating in team problem-solving methods for positive patient outcomes
- Establishes rapport and provides physical & psychological support with patient, family, and friends
- Monitors, evaluates, and records patient information through charting in EPIC in real time; maintains patient confidentiality
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2015
Associate of Science -
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL12-2012
Skills
- Patient assessment and care
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Patient monitoring
- Patient management
- Health promotion
- Medication and IV administration
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient care and education
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Compassionate care
- Patient safety monitoring
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse License, 041. 508164, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, 05/26
- Basic Life Support CPR and AED, American Heart Association, 06/25
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), 05/26
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UW Health Northern Illinois Swedish American
01.2024 - 03.2024
Ambulatory Surgery Center Nurse
Rockford Gastroenterology Associates
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
MercyHealth Javon Bea
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Registered Professional Nurse License, 041. 508164, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, 05/26
- Basic Life Support CPR and AED, American Heart Association, 06/25
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), 05/26
Associate Degree - Nursing
Rock Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola University Chicago
Associate of Science -
Rock Valley College
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