Registered nurse with 17 years of professional experience in healthcare. Seeking a challenging position in a busy environment where my extensive medical experience and critical thinking skills will be fully utilized.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
University of Illinois Department Family Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
02.2009 - Current
Nursing duties include the care of pediatric, medical surgical, obstetrical and geriatric patients.
Evaluate patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of the healthcare team.
Maintain a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Monitor vital signs, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Delivered high-quality compassionate care to uninsured patient community and identify community resources.
Utilize critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Responsible for keeping track of and providing information for annual audits conducted with the Department of Public Health VFC program.
Ensure emergency equipment and medications are properly stocked and logged.
Conduct monthly pharmacy inspection and document in pharmacy onesource.
Work with the UIC registrars office to complete medical immunization records for Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy and Dental students.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant
University of Illinois Department of Radiology
Chicago, Illinois
09.2001 - 02.2009
Monitored all aspects of patient care during invasive procedures.
Educated patients on preoperative and postoperative surgical care.
Responsible for the treatment, safety, and recovery of patient care.
Assisted radiologist with surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oak Point University
Chicago, IL
11.2018
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL
07.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL
09.2007
Medical Assisting
Robert Morris University
Chicago, IL
06-1994
Skills
Strong Clinical Judgment
Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish
Wound Management
Performed Electrocardiograms & continuous EKGs
Direct Patient Care
Prior authorizations/Utilization Review
Diabetes Management
Patient Assessment and Care
AHA BLS/CPR
Workflow and Patient Management
Care Coordination
Care Plan Implementation
Treatment Planning/Home health care
Clinical Documentation/EPIC superuser
Family Education
HIV Management
Planned Care for Chronic Diseases
Suture and Staple Removal
JCAHO/HIPPA Compliance
Medication and IV Administration
Surgical Instrumentation
Triage Nurse proficient in all aspects of emergency patient care
Accomplishments
Care Award for helping convert a community clinic in Pilsen to a COVD-19 Evaluation clinic in 2020. Worked with infectious disease team to bring medical services to the UI Health community during the pandemic.
In Collaboration with Dr. Smith and UIC dental school worked to bring cost effective dental services to uninsured patients.
Collaborated with Bernie's book bank to bring a literacy program for children at each clinic visit.
Helped bring social work services to the Pilsen clinic for underserved patients.
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
University of Illinois Department Family Medicine
02.2009 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant
University of Illinois Department of Radiology
09.2001 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oak Point University
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Malcolm X College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Wilbur Wright College
Medical Assisting
Robert Morris University
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