Irene De La Pena
Norridge,IL
Summary
Driven, hardworking and experienced registered nurse bringing demonstrated patient care. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to details. Bringing 28 years of nursing expertise and desiring to be a part of a prestigious institution.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Registered Nurse Heart Center
UI Health
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality, compassionate care to ambulatory patients.
- Reduced readmission rates by effectively assessing, planning, and evaluating nursing interventions for outpatient treatment.
- Enhanced patient education with clear communication of treatment plans and follow-up instructions.
- Streamlined the discharge process, ensuring timely and well-coordinated transitions to home or other care settings.
- Managed time-sensitive situations with calm professionalism, effectively addressing multiple priorities at once.
Registered Nurse
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
10.2006 - Current
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted in OR as circulating nurse during cesarean section.
- Performs cardiac monitoring on post cesarean section patient and coordinating care with OB and anesthesia surgical team.
COVID-19 Tester
AbbVie
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
- Interpreted and processed on-site-only test data according to RMI documentation requirements.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
COVID-19 Tester
Maxim Healthcare
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
- Assessed vitals while adhering to PPE requirements and other restrictions.
- Interpreted and processed on-site-only test data according to RMI documentation requirements.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Norwegian American Hospital
07.2004 - 04.2019
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Assisted in OR as circulating nurse.
- Performs cardiac monitoring on post cesarean section patient and coordinating care with OB and anesthesia surgical team.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Clinic Registered Nurse
Bader Al Janoub Hospital, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
01.1996 - 01.2003
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Administered vaccinations/immunizations to children and adults. Monitor vaccine side effects before discharging the patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Visayas State University
Iloilo City, Philippines03.1995
Skills
- Performs thorough patient examination/assessment and pays close attention to detail
- Uses effective communication skills , both oral and written to facilitate therapeutic relationships between patient, family and health care providers
- Proficient in Electronic Health Record using EPIC
- Compassionate, caring and utilizes critical thinking in promoting effective patient care
- Proficient in recognizing deviations in fetal heart rate rhythm using external/internal heart monitor
- Demonstrates ability to recognize cardiac rhythm and looking forward to be proficient in this area with proper training
- Experienced in IV insertion, blood draw and sample collection
Certification
Registered Nurse with Illinois License
Certified Inpatient OB RN credentialed by the National Certification Corporation
BLS ( basic life support ) certified
ACLS ( advanced life support ) certified
NRP ( neonatal resuscitation program ) certified
Additional Information
References:
Peggy Hamilton
Assistant Clinical Manager
Women's Health
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
peggy.hamilton@aah.org
773-294-9553
Elvira Espinosa
Staff Nurse
UIC Heart Center
jem1024@yahoo.com
773-865-0265
Christopher Camoras
Team Leader
Maxim Healthcare and Abbvie Covid Testing
708-307-8284
Liza Vinluan
Staff Nurse
Labor and Delivery
Norwegian American Hospital
773-603-5621
Timeline
Ambulatory Registered Nurse Heart Center
UI Health
08.2023 - Current
COVID-19 Tester
AbbVie
07.2021 - 08.2022
COVID-19 Tester
Maxim Healthcare
09.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
10.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Norwegian American Hospital
07.2004 - 04.2019
Clinic Registered Nurse
Bader Al Janoub Hospital, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
01.1996 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Visayas State University