LACEY M. LIBNER
Deer Park,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented, dedicated and compassionate Nurse with 6 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Seeking to transition to a school setting and continue to deliver excellent medical care and support for students and offering a healthy and safe learning environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Women and Children's Float RN
Saint Alexius Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
- Administer vaccinations, intramuscular antibiotics and flu shots to patients when ordered
- Evaluate patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
Clinical Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Experience with caring for patients for endoscopy procedures; Colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, bronchoscopy, Monarch Robotic assisted bronchoscopy, Tracheostomy and PEG tube placement
- Administer and monitor patient for conscious sedation procedures
- Documentation of procedure and findings
- Obtaining and documenting specimen correctly
- Assisting physician and/or endoscopy technician as needed throughout procedures
- Educating patient on procedure and facility procedures
Agency Registered Nurse
Lutheran General Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Titrated critical IV medication for precise blood pressure control, insulin drips, and pain management
- Monitor patient's blood pressure using arterial line
- Responsible for the care of 3 patients on an intermediate medical care unit: including post-operative, alcohol withdrawal, septic shock, and respiratory failure.
- Assess the need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Experience in physical assessment, administration, and assisting physicians as needed with bedside procedures
- Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary groups to ensure coordination, continuity and safe care
- Experience with caring for patients involving ventilators, tracheostomies, chest tubes, central lines, IV pumps, EKG monitoring, Foley catheters, G-tubes, NG tubes, and post-op care.
Agency Registered Nurse
Lutheran General Hospital
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Experience with caring for patients involving ventilators, tracheostomies, chest tubes, central lines, IV pumps, EKG monitoring, Foley catheters, G-tubes, NG tubes, and post-op care.
- Titrated critical IV medication for precise blood pressure control, insulin drips, and pain management
- Monitor patient's blood pressure using arterial line
- Responsible for the care of 3 patients on an intermediate medical care unit: including post-operative, alcohol withdrawal, septic shock, and respiratory failure.
- Assess the need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Experience in physical assessment, administration, and assisting physicians as needed with bedside procedures
- Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary groups to ensure coordination, continuity and safe care
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders
Clinical Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Experience with caring for patients involving ventilators, tracheostomies, chest tubes, central lines, IV pumps, EKG monitoring, Foley catheters, G-tubes, NG tubes, and post-op care
- Responsible for the care of 3-4 patients on an intermediate medical care unit: including post-operative, alcohol withdrawal, septic shock, and respiratory failure
- Assess the need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Experience in physical assessment, administration, and assisting physicians as needed with bedside procedures
- Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary groups to ensure coordination, continuity and safe care
- On the committee for the Care Reliability Demonstration Unit: Implementing a New Model of Care for RMG Hospitalist Patients on the Intermediate Care Unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois12.2017
Associates Degree - Arts focus in Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona2011
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Public Speaking
- Problem-Solving
- Recordkeeping
- Flexible and Adaptable
Additional Information
- LICENSE: , Illinois Registered Professional Nurse: License number: 041461691
- ACLS certified active until August 2023 - Obtaining re-certification in October.
- BLS certified active until November 2024
Military Experience
United States Navy
● Medical discharge due to training injury
Timeline
Women and Children's Float RN
Saint Alexius Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Agency Registered Nurse
Lutheran General Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2022
Agency Registered Nurse
Lutheran General Hospital
11.2021 - 07.2022
Clinical Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
04.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Illinois University
Associates Degree - Arts focus in Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
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