Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
6 Years 7 Months
Dialyze Direct | Glen Ellyn, IL | 11.2019 - Current
Assessed evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
2 Years
Frensenius Kidney Care | Alsip, IL | 10.2017 - 10.2019
Assessed evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Nursing Faculty
2 Years 8 Months
ITT Tech | Orland Park, IL | 01.2014 - 09.2016
Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments.
Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
Nursing Faculty
5 Years 7 Months
Brown Mackie College | Merrillville, IN | 09.2008 - 04.2014
Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Governors State University | Park Forest, IL | 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University | Romeoville, IL | 05.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Prairie State College | Chicago Heights, IL | 05.1991