Lilian Luna
Lockport,IL
Summary
Experienced Staff Relief Charge Nurse specializing in patient care management, staff supervision, and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes and support team development in oncology settings. Demonstrates critical thinking and precision in documentation, managing patient care effectively in high-pressure environments.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Relief Charge Nurse
Nm Central Dupage Hospital
Winfield, Illinois
05.2009 - Current
- Provided leadership during emergency situations including code blue and rapid response calls.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety standards.
- Provided direct supervision of staff nurses and other personnel in the delivery of patient care.
- Identified potential problems related to patient care and took corrective action.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data utilizing electronic medical records system.
- Participated in performance improvement initiatives to promote best practices within the facility.
- Assisted with orientation and training of new employees and ongoing education for existing staff members.
- Monitored staffing levels on assigned unit to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management, and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to maintain a positive work environment.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with physicians, nurses, ancillary departments and support staff.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Performed bedside nursing care to patients in a fast-paced, high acuity environment.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
NM Central Dupage Hospital
Winfield, IL
10.2007 - Current
- Administered chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments to oncology patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and optimizing patient comfort.
- Monitored patient vital signs and promptly reported significant changes to healthcare team to facilitate timely interventions.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and strategies for effective management of side effects, enhancing patient understanding and adherence.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments regularly through assessment of vital signs and lab data results.
- Administered pain control medications according to physician orders and assessed response to treatment.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented all changes in patient condition.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations using advanced cardiac life support techniques.
- Identified potential problems before they escalated into serious complications utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Inserted and maintained intravenous lines for medication administration and medication administration processes efficiently.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to oncology nursing practices.
- Employed computerized Resource and Patient Management System for patient data management and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul College
Manila, Philippines05-1988
Skills
- Chemotherapy delivery
- Oncology nursing
- Electronic health records
- Accurate documentation
- Crisis management
- Critical thinking
- Quality control
- Staff supervision
- Team management
- Care management
Languages
English
Professional
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- BLS
- Advance Oncology Certified Nurse
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
Accomplishments
- Recipient Dr. Tom William's Award
Timeline
Staff Relief Charge Nurse
Nm Central Dupage Hospital
05.2009 - Current
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
NM Central Dupage Hospital
10.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul College