JOCELYN D. VARGAS

Compassionate and motivated nursing graduate from Chamberlain University with a strong background in healthcare. With over 10 years of experience, including 4 years as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse. Skilled in providing exceptional patient care, administering medications, and monitoring patient conditions. Holds certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Medical-Surgical Nursing. Recognized for commitment to delivering outstanding customer service, possesses strong interpersonal skills and solid administrative knowledge. Eager to apply extensive experience in a registered nursing role.

• Board Certified Medical Surgical Nurse 08/2024
• Advance Cardiac Life Support 05/17-2023
• Registered Nurse, IL, 05/01/20
• Basic Life Support, 06/01/21
• NIHSS Certification, 08/01/20
• Certified Nursing Assistant, IL, 09/01/05

• Medical Surgical Nurse, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Chicago, IL
• Telemetry Unit Staff Nurse, Community First Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 08/01/20, 11/01/20, Provide direct quality care, assessing, monitoring, recording, and evaluating patients., Implement plan of care. Modifies when necessary., Coordinate and collaborate plan of care with interdisciplinary team, physician, and family., Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions by assessment and reevaluation per patient., Proficient in Epic Systems
• Home Health Nurse, Alphazeta Healthcare Services LLC, Chicago, IL, 08/01/20, 01/01/21, Provides clinical oversight and direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family., Provides effective communication to patient/family, team members, physicians, and other health care professionals., Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions by ongoing assessments of patient problems, conditions and treatments. Modifies when necessary., In accordance with established policies, procedures, standards of practice and within limits of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act performs clinical and technical aspects of care., Proficient in Axxess Technology Software and Ultra Soft Technology
• Home Health Nurse, Good Life Home Health, LLC, Chicago, IL, 07/01/20, 01/01/23
• Intake Coordinator/ Home Health Aide, Alphazeta Healthcare Services, Chicago, IL, 02/01/11, 05/01/18, Collaborated with nursing staff, clients, and other health care professionals contracted for services., Managed referrals to Senior Services, therapy and doctor services, durable medical equipment, and laboratory services., Assisted with nursing in-services., Responsible for data entry of notes provided by doctors., Managed credential identification for oncoming nurses., Organized and participated ongoing healthcare in-services for staff and nurses., Participated in health fairs throughout Chicagoland area., Under the supervision of an RN; visited client's at home to help with activities of daily living, vital signs, and light housework.
• Patient Care Technician, Northshore University Health System Glenbrook Hospital, Glenbrook, IL, 12/01/08, 02/01/11, Provided basic patient care such as taking vital signs, assisting patient with ADLs (bathing, toileting, hair care, oral care, skin care, linen and bedding changes) and specimen collection., Recording pertinent information in patient charts into the Epic System., Transporting patients throughout the hospital and ambulation., Obtaining vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate, and oxygen saturation.