Karin Pass
New Lenox,IL
Summary
Compassionate Staff Registered Nurse specializing in critical care, skilled in stabilizing patients through precise medication administration and vital sign monitoring. Strong communicator and collaborator, enhancing patient care through education and mentorship while fostering a supportive environment for patients and staff.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse MICU
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
02.2003 - Current
- Administer critical medications and treatments to stabilize patients in intensive care.
- Monitor vital signs and adjust care plans based on patient responses.
- Assist in advanced life support procedures and emergency interventions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care strategies for improved patient outcomes.
- Respond promptly to unexpected situations to manage patient care effectively.
- Educate patients and families on health conditions and treatment plans to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Train and mentor new nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
- Ensure compliance with infection control guidelines including proper hand hygiene techniques before and after providing direct patient care services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University College of Health Sciences
Kristianstad06-1997
Skills
- Managing complex patients on CRRT
- Ventilator management
- CPR/AED
- Served as Code Nurse
- Served on the Rapid Response Team
- End-of-life care
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- High-Stress Management
- Problem solving
- Time management abilities
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- BLS & ACLS certified
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse MICU
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
02.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University College of Health Sciences