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Jill Peters
Registered Nure
La Salle,IL
Work Preference
Summary
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. Skilled in obtaining and recording vital signs, performing blood draws, injections, rooming patients and assisting providers with patient care.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Registered Nurse
Carle Health Adult Medicine
Spring Valley, IL
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in compliance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management, preventive health measures, and medication adherence.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing wait times.
- Notified patients of lab & test results and discussed physician's recommendations.
- Order and draw patient's labs according to protocol and coordinated pickup with courier.
- Performing EKGs, lab draws, Strep, Flu,COVID, RSV tests and Urine dips, Blood sugar and INR tests. Adhering to infection control practices, implementing proper waste disposal procedures, and maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff members.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
Liberty Village - Manor Court
Princeton And Peru, IL
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered medication and treatments per prescribed protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions to inform care adjustments.
- Managed complex medical conditions such as dementia, diabetes, Parkinson''s disease, and cardiovascular disorders among elderly residents within the facility.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and individual care plans.
- Assessed patient health conditions and documented changes in electronic health records for accuracy.
Pain Clinic Registered Nurse
Valley Pain Clinic-St. Margaret’s Health–Spring Valley & Peru
Spring Valley And Peru, IL
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Verifying insurance prior authorization was obtained as necessary.
- Patient and family communication (answering questions, explaining treatment options, education on diagnoses and treatment options and discharge/follow-up instructions)
- Communication and collaboration with multiple providers, other clinical sites, hospital departments, outpatient pharmacies, DME providers, physical therapy and rehab centers, insurance companies, and vendor representatives to safely and efficiently provide appropriate and cost- and time-effective patient care.
- Patient care (vital signs, assessment, intake and discharge, medication administration - PO/IV)
- Cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring during procedures as indicated.
- Assisting with patient's recovery after procedures
Pain Clinic Registered Nurse
IVCH Pain Clinic - Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Peru, IL
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Verifying insurance prior authorization was obtained as necessary.
- Patient and family communication (answering questions, explaining treatment options, education on diagnoses and treatment options and discharge/follow-up instructions)
- Communication and collaboration with multiple providers, other clinical sites, hospital departments, outpatient pharmacies, DME providers, physical therapy and rehab centers, insurance companies, and vendor representatives to safely and efficiently provide appropriate and cost- and time-effective patient care.
- Patient care (vital signs, assessment, intake and discharge, medication administration - PO/IV)
- Cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring during procedures as indicated.
- Assisting with patient's recovery after procedures
Surgical Nurse
Illinois Valley Community Hospital
LaSalle, IL, USA
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Patient and family communication (answering questions, explaining treatment options, education on diagnoses and treatment options and discharge/follow-up instructions)
- Preparing patients for surgery (IVs, oral/IV/IM/SQ/ophthalmic medications)
- Prepared operating rooms, ensuring sterile environments for surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients on proper post-operative care routines, reducing the likelihood of complications or readmissions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of surgical procedures, promoting clear communication among healthcare providers regarding patient progress.
- Coordinated perioperative care for diverse patient populations ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics across various surgical specialties.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices in surgical nursing, fostering a positive learning environment for professional growth.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements through regular participation in continuing education courses and seminars.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information, and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Assisted with time-sensitive emergency surgeries, remaining calm under pressure while ensuring optimal patient care.
- Cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring during procedures as indicated.
- Assisting anesthesia during induction and as needed
- Ensuring supplies and medications remain within useable date range
- Adhered to safety standards and protocols
- Assisted as scrub nurse when needed.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assisted in PACU as needed
Office Nurse
Oglesby Family and Pediatric Medical Clinic
Oglesby, IL, USA
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Perform physical assessments, take vital signs, and document findings and symptoms.
- Performing EKGs, lab draws, Strep, Flu, and urine dips, glucometer.
- Taking vital signs and documenting symptoms
- Performing health assessments
- Educating patients about treatment plans and prescribe medications, future tests/procedures.
- Ordering supplies and restocking exam rooms and laboratory
- Patient and family communication (answering questions, explaining treatment options, education on diagnoses and treatment options and discharge/follow-up instructions), phone triage.
- Administering medication and communication treatment plans
- Monitoring and maintaining medical equipment.
- Collaborating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to assess patient’s condition and deliver treatment.
- Assist with office procedures.
- Collecting information and samples for diagnosis
- Perform prior authorizations.
- Provide clinical expertise for complex cases and medical emergencies.
- Teaching patients and caregivers how to manage health conditions.
- Administering my educations, immunizations, Flu injections, nebulizer treatments, as well as other treatments
- Communicate with children of different abilities and developmental levels about their symptoms, talking to their parents and their families about medical issues and recording the child’s vital signs, complete diagnostic tests, Educate family members on treatment options.
Pre/Postoperative (PACU) Nurse
Morris Hospital, IL
02.2007 - 07.2007
- Prepare patient for their operation
- Preparation includes assessing, planning, organizing and implementing the plan of care specific to the patient and according to policies
- Completing preop orders
- Starting IVs
- Administering preop medications
- Ensuring procedure consent meets criteria.
- Ensuring optimal patient safety during their stay
- Review pre and postop discharge instructions with patient/family when relevant
- Collaborates with other team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Arts
College of St Francis
Joliet, IL01-1989
Nursing Diploma -
Methodist School of Nursing
Peoria, IL12-1976
Skills
- Medication and immunization administration
- Telephone triage
- Patient and family advocacy
- Electronic health records, clinical documentation
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Physical assessment, diagnostic testing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health promotion
- Chronic disease management
- Supply management
- HIPAA protocols
Interests
Accreditations Licenses Trainings
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), Illinois, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), Bloodborne Pathogens Training, annually, The Opioid Crisis, Sepsis 101 for Nurses, 2023 Congested Heart Failure, COVID-19 Free: Heart Failure, A Touch of the Sugar, Diabetes Update & Overview, Pediatric Potpourri, Assessment of the Pediatric Patient – From Neonate to 19, Physical Assessment Pearls – If You Only Have 5 Minutes, Heart Matters: All Things Cardiac, Interpretation of Laboratory Values, Asthma: Diagnosis and Management, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Prostate Cancer, Infectious Disease Update, Immunizations Update, Memory Loss: Management of Alzheimer’s Disease, Sexual Harassment Prevention: The Illinois Requirement, Implicit Bias in Health Care, Psychosocial Well-Being of Men, Pathophysiology: The Hematologic System.
Timeline
Office Registered Nurse
Carle Health Adult Medicine
03.2025 - Current
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
Liberty Village - Manor Court
11.2023 - 03.2025
Pain Clinic Registered Nurse
Valley Pain Clinic-St. Margaret’s Health–Spring Valley & Peru
01.2020 - 06.2023
Pain Clinic Registered Nurse
IVCH Pain Clinic - Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Peru, IL
01.2015 - 01.2020
Surgical Nurse
Illinois Valley Community Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2015
Pre/Postoperative (PACU) Nurse
Morris Hospital, IL
02.2007 - 07.2007
Office Nurse
Oglesby Family and Pediatric Medical Clinic
01.2007 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Health Arts
College of St Francis
Nursing Diploma -
Methodist School of Nursing