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Jennifer Koraeel

Skokie

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, skilled in neurological assessments and patient education. Proven ability to implement effective care plans and enhance patient outcomes through teamwork, problem-solving, and quality care. Committed to providing emotional support and education to patients and families during recovery.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge
11.2023 - Current
  • Implemented stroke protocols and guidelines for effective patient assessment and treatment.
  • Provided educational materials to enhance stroke awareness among patients and families.
  • Instructed stroke survivors and families on symptom management and prevention techniques.
  • Reviewed CT scan and MRI imaging results for accurate diagnosis of strokes and neurological conditions.
  • Monitored treatments for neurological conditions, including medications and various therapies.
  • Provided emotional support to patients experiencing neurological distress throughout recovery.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities for neurology patients transitioning from hospital care.
  • Observed and reported changes in patients' neurological conditions to attending physicians.

Patient Care Technician

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Provided compassionate care through therapeutic communication.
  • Experience with assessing and charting vital signs including blood pressure, respiratory rate, temperature, heart rate, and oxygen saturation.
  • Experience with glucose checks, bladder scans, foley care, turning patients and charting intake and output.
  • Experience using Epic documentation systems.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, CHG baths, oral care, and linen changes.

Clinical Rotation: Capstone/Synthesis

Swedish Covenant Hospital
Chicago
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • 160 hours role transition internship in a stepdown cardiac care unit.
  • Developed, coordinated, and participated in the nursing plan of care for multiple patients.
  • Did nursing assessments, administered medication through routes included by mouth, intravenously, G Tube, and NG Tube.
  • Performed NIH stroke assessment scale when applicable.
  • Preformed straight catheterizations, IV insertions, and foley insertions.
  • Provided patient and family education regarding diagnostic tests and treatments for heart failure, hypertension, and multiple heart dysrhythmias.
  • Created a poster and did a presentation on CAUTI and the use of visual tools to help decrease hospital infection rates.

Clinical Rotation: Community Health Nursing

Skokie/Glenbrook Northshore
Chicago
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • 60 hours clinical experience in a diabetes education clinic.
  • Educated clients on use of glucometers, continues glucose monitoring, and administering insulin.
  • Educated clients on diet modification and lifestyle modification.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

North Park University
Chicago, IL
05.2023

Skills

  • EPIC charting
  • Patient education
  • Stroke assessment
  • Seizure assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Practicum Experience

  • Skokie Hospital Northshore, Skokie, IL, Clinical Rotation: Med Surg I, Fall 2021
  • Evanston Hospital Northshore, Evanston, IL, Clinical Rotation: OB/GYN, Spring 2022
  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, Clinical Rotation: Pediatrics, Spring 2022
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, Clinical Rotation: Mental Health, Fall 2023
  • Ascension Saint Francis, Evanston, IL, Clinical Rotation: Med Surg II, Fall 2023

Languages

Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Assyrian
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
11.2023 - Current

Clinical Rotation: Capstone/Synthesis

Swedish Covenant Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2023

Clinical Rotation: Community Health Nursing

Skokie/Glenbrook Northshore
03.2023 - 06.2023

Patient Care Technician

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

North Park University