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Jacalyn Ekner

Elk Grove Village

Summary

Charge Nurse with 44 years of healthcare experience, skilled in patient assessments, medication administration, staff leadership, and care planning. Compassionate and approachable professional dedicated to patient safety, education, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Day Surgery
01.2002 - 05.2026
  • Charge Nurse overseeing twenty staff on a weekly basis.
  • Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to medical staff promptly.
  • Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge care requirements.
  • Assigned patient workloads and delegated responsibilities based on staff competencies, acuity levels, and unit needs.

Elementary School Nurse

School District 59
Elk Grove Village, IL
09.2000 - 06.2006
  • Administered first aid and medications to students, ensuring adherence to health policies.
  • Conducted health screenings for vision, hearing, and growth, identifying potential concerns early.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop individualized health plans for students with chronic conditions.
  • Educated students on hygiene practices and healthy lifestyle choices through interactive workshops.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Addison, IL
05-2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
05-1996

Skills

  • Charge Nurse Leadership
  • Preoperative and Postoperative Patient Care
  • Patient Assessment and Monitoring
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient documentation
  • Care Planning and Coordination
  • Emergency Response and Critical Thinking
  • Staff Supervision and Mentoring

Certification

2009 – Certified Perianesthesia Nurse (CPAN)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Alexian Brothers Medical Center
01.2002 - 05.2026

Elementary School Nurse

School District 59
09.2000 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science - Nursing

William Rainey Harper College