Kiely LaPaso
Joliet,IL
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in critical care, patient assessment, medication administration, and infection control. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, delivering exceptional patient education and support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
RML Specialty Hospital
Hinsdale, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions in high-acuity settings.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, procedures, and post-discharge care strategies.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on ICU protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
Registered Nurse
Nightingale Nursing Agency
628 Executive Drive, Willowbrook, IL 60527
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Administered patient care and medication following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Bolingbrook Hospital
Bolingbrook, IL
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored and documented vital signs, symptoms, and changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medications, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted with triage processes to prioritize patient needs in fast-paced environments.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and satisfaction levels.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Sunny Hill Nursing Home Of Will County
Joliet, IL
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance quality of service delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Trained new nursing personnel on operational procedures and best practices for patient management.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflow processes, improving efficiency across nursing operations.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, IL
03.2008 - 12.2019
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on ICU protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, procedures, and post-discharge care strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions in high-acuity settings.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL05-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- High level of autonomy
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
RML Specialty Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nightingale Nursing Agency
02.2022 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Bolingbrook Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Sunny Hill Nursing Home Of Will County
01.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Silver Cross Hospital
03.2008 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College