Huiqing Ding "Amy"
Peoria,IL
Summary
Registered nurse with expertise in high-acuity cardiac and stepdown care units at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. Awarded the DAISY Award for exceptional patient care and teamwork. Proficient in monitoring post-cardiac surgery patients, managing drips, and responding to rapidly changing conditions. Committed to advancing into critical care nursing and contributing to an evidence-based, patient-centered ICU team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Step-down Care Unit
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
03.2025 - Current
- Delivered complex care for patients transitioning from the ICU to acute units, including Medical, Neuro, and Surgical ICUs. Care for patients with Post-op Craniotomy, Lumbar drains (NPH Trials), Radical Neck Dissections, Total Laryngectomies, COPD, CHF, sepsis, Trauma, Stroke, Seizures, ESRD(hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis), Liver failure, Pancreatitis, Gl Bleeds, DKA, and Alcohol withdrawal/Overdoses.
- Manage patients with ВіPAP, CPAP, HHF, Trach/vent, JP drains, Chest tubes, G tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, Central lines, Arterial line.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, titrate medications per protocol, and maintain airway management skills.
- Assessed patient needs and prioritized treatment while maintaining patient flow and supporting physicians during non-invasive procedures.
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to create and implement individualized treatment plans.
RN, Cardiothoracic Unit
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Delivered post-surgical care to CABG, valve replacement, LVADs, and thoracic surgery patients. Cared for patients with dysrhythmias, cardiac ablations, myocardial infarctions, pacemakers/ICDs, heart failure, PTCA/Stents/Angiograms, COPD/Emphysema, Lung Resections/Pneumonectomies/Esophagectomies to ensure comprehensive post-surgical recovery.
- Managed and maintained chest tubes, central lines, IV drips, and wound vacs to support patient stability and recovery.
- Monitored and interpreted patient vital signs, promptly communicating significant changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Precepted nursing students and supported a culture of learning and teamwork.
Student & Clinical Experience
SFMCCON/OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
01.2021 - 01.2023
- DEU Preceptorship (MACU & Neuro Units): Conducted hemodynamic monitoring and performed neuro assessments to support patient care.
- Clinical Rotations: Engaged in assessment, medication administration, and patient education across Renal, OB, Mental Health, and Med-Surg units.
- Cardiothoracic Summer Internship: Collaborated with nurses in high-acuity cardiac care settings to enhance patient management.
- Additional exposure: NICU, OR shadowing, outpatient infusion, and flu shot clinics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing (SFMCCON)
Peoria, IL05-2023
Associate in Science - Pre-nursing
Illinois Central College
Peoria, IL08-2021
Bachelor of International Trade & Economy -
China University of Mining & Technology
Xuzhou, China01-2013
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Critical Thinking
- Airway management
- Emergency Response
- Cardiac Telemetry & Rhythm Interpretation
- Labs and ABG Draw skills
- Ventilator & Drip Monitoring
- IV Insertion
- Epic EMR Documentation
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cultural Competence & Patient Advocacy
Certification
• Registered Nurse (Illinois), Active, 2023
• ACLS, 2025
• BLS (CPR & AED), 2021
• LVAD Trained, 2024
• Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2023
• ACLS, 2025
• BLS (CPR & AED), 2021
• LVAD Trained, 2024
• Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2023
Languages
- English
- Chinese
Awards
- The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing, SFMC, 2024 & 2025
- Summa Cum Laude Graduate, SFMCCON, 2023
- Dean's List, Multiple Semesters, SFMCCON, 2021-2023
- President's & Earl and Miriam Swords Endowment Scholarships, SFMCCON, 2021 -2023
- President's Honor List, ICC, 2019-2021
Leadership And Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer, Career Fair recruiting, 2026
- Volunteer, SFMC Epic/Pump Interoperability Super User, 2026
- Secretary, Student Senate - SFMCCON, 2022-2023
- Student Worker, College Library - SFMCCON, 2022-2023
- Volunteer, Sickle Cell Clinic, Hands-Only CPR Instructor, Food Bank Helper, 2022
- Conflict Management Presenter, Nursing Management Course, 10/22
Timeline
RN, Step-down Care Unit
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
RN, Cardiothoracic Unit
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
08.2023 - 03.2025
Student & Clinical Experience
SFMCCON/OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing (SFMCCON)
Associate in Science - Pre-nursing
Illinois Central College
Bachelor of International Trade & Economy -
China University of Mining & Technology