Jessica Avila-Huizar
Milwaukee
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Intensive Care Nurse Extern
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Milwaukee
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations while providing advanced critical care interventions.
- Identified changes in patient conditions and reported them immediately to physicians.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, other healthcare providers, and families regarding patient status updates.
- Monitored lab values and diagnostic studies such as CT scans, MRIs, X-rays.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Milwaukee
09.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Milwaukee
10.2018 - 08.2023
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Optician Technician
Target Optical
Milwaukee
08.2018 - Current
- Educated patients on proper lens cleaning techniques and frame maintenance.
- Verified prescriptions for accuracy prior to filling orders for eyewear.
- Conducted pre-testing procedures such as measuring pupillary distance.
- Assisted optometrists in performing eye examinations and fitting contact lenses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI05-2023
High School Diploma -
Veritas High School
Milwaukee, WI06-2017
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Data documentation
- Critical thinking
- Healthcare interventions
- Communication skills
- Fluent in Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Daisy award 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health Care
09.2023 - Current
Surgical Intensive Care Nurse Extern
Advocate Aurora Health Care
01.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Aurora Health Care
10.2018 - 08.2023
Optician Technician
Target Optical
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cardinal Stritch University
High School Diploma -
Veritas High School
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