Karinah Patel
Des Plaines,IL
Summary
A passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in oncology and leadership experience as a Home Health Director of Nursing. Proven ability to assess, plan, and implement effective patient care strategies that promote optimal health outcomes. Skilled in overseeing clinical operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams. Recognized for a positive attitude, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Eager to continue expanding my expertise and making a meaningful impact in the nursing field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
First Choice Home Health
Park Ridge, IL
02.2025 - Current
- Schedule and assign field staff to ensure timely patient care.
- Monitor documentation for accuracy and policy compliance.
- Communicate with staff, patients, caregivers, and physicians to support patient-centered care.
- Review and process physician orders promptly.
Registered Nurse
Lutheran General Hospital - Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant
Park Ridge, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Provide patient-centered care, perform nursing assessments, administer chemotherapy treatment and medications, communicate with healthcare staff.
Nurse Preceptor
Lutheran General Hospital - Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant
Park Ridge, IL
04.2024 - Current
- Mentor new RNs in critical thinking/time management skills, assess/evaluate patient assessments and medication administration, teach safe nursing habits, promote healthy environment to grow and provide feedback.
Charge Nurse
Lutheran General Hospital - Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant
Park Ridge, IL
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Supervise patient admissions/discharges, promote safe and clean environment for nursing staff/patients, collaborate with nursing staff, create nursing assignments, problem solving.
Nurse Aide
Ascension Living Resurrection Place
Park Ridge, IL
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Supervised Clinical Training
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL05.2022
Basic Nurse Assistant - undefined
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL05.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Maine East High School
Park Ridge, IL05.2018
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient Assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient safety
- Documentation and charting
- Effective time management
- Communication/Collaboration
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Certified Nurse Aide | May 2019
- Registered Nurse | May 2022
- Chemotherapy Administration | October 2024
- CPR/BLS | November 2024
Languages
Gujarati - Native
Urdu - Conversational
Hindi - Conversational
Spanish - Beginner
Timeline
Director of Nursing
First Choice Home Health
02.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse
Lutheran General Hospital - Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant
05.2024 - 11.2024
Nurse Preceptor
Lutheran General Hospital - Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lutheran General Hospital - Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant
10.2022 - Current
Nurse Aide
Ascension Living Resurrection Place
03.2019 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oakton Community College
Basic Nurse Assistant - undefined
Oakton Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Maine East High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University