Keyara Polk
2720 W 23rd Street ,IL
Summary
Registered Nurse with 3 year experience in Medical Surgical /Observation, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing units. Motivated, ambitious and passionate to the nursing profession. Ability to work in high volume and acute care settings. Confident in diverse healthcare settings, managing all aspects of patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse 2
Illinois Veterans Home
Chicago, IL
10.2025 - Current
- Charge Nurse managing two or more floors, responding to calls, admissions, transfers, resolving conflicts, assisting where needed, scheduling
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques to promote wellness and recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to appropriate medical staff.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices and facility policies for improved care delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs, ensuring timely interventions were initiated.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to improved health outcomes for residents in care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Village of Chicago
11.2023 - Current
- Charge Nurse duties such as admissions and discharges, managing nursing staff, ensure efficient and smoothly running nursing environment, problem solving skills and knowledge of nursing facility
- Perform physical, mental and health history assessments to provide accurate and quality care
- Administer medications and provide personalized treatments to each individual patient
- Provide education, health promotion and supportive services along with counseling intervention
- Work with interdisciplinary team such as nutrition, wound care, pharmacy, medical in patient care for new orders, care plans and discharge orders
- Document vitals, full body assessments, daily behaviors and notify physician of any changes
Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Perform physical, mental and health history assessments to provide accurate and quality care
- Administer medications and provide personalized treatments to each individual patient
- Provide education, health promotion and supportive services along with counseling intervention
- Work with interdisciplinary team such as nutrition, wound care, pharmacy, medical in patient care for new orders, care plans and discharge orders
- Document vitals, full body assessments, daily behaviors and notify physician of any changes
- Give detailed report to oncoming nurse, bedside and rounding
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
05.2023
Skills
- CPR, BLS Certified
- Epic training
- Point Click Care
- Microsoft Word, Excel
Timeline
Registered Nurse 2
Illinois Veterans Home
10.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Village of Chicago
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center
06.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing