Lily Zelaya
Crystal Lake,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct emergency patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ER
FHN Memorial Hospital
Freeport, IL
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Provided critical care to patients in emergency situations, stabilizing conditions and facilitating swift recovery.
Travel Registered Nurse, ER
Prime Resurrection
Chicago
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Ensured high-quality support for individuals with psychological conditions.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Executed comprehensive medical recordings via Epic EMR.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Travel Registered Nurse, ER
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Of Cook County
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, SQ, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, DKA, cardiac arrest and other conditions.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in Cerner, EMR.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, ICU, CVICU, & ER
Good Shepherd Hospital
Barrington, IL
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC, EMR.
- Assessed, educated, and Implemented patient care on open heart surgical patients.
Registered Nurse, ER
Mount Sinai Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in Meditech, EMR.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Aesthetic Nurse Injector
Catara Medical Spa
Algonquin, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Administered dermal fillers, neurotoxins, and other injectables for optimal cosmetic results.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized aesthetic consultations and treatment plans.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to proper sterilization protocols and infection control standards.
- Educated clients on skincare regimens and recommended appropriate products for at-home use.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Conducted thorough pre-and post-treatment evaluations, ensuring patients were well-informed about procedures and expectations.
- Entered comprehensive treatment information into Boulevard charting system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN02.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harper College
Palatine, IL12.2020
Skills
- Emergency Interventions
- Care Coordination
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing Consultation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision Making
- Creative Problem Solving
- Delegation and Motivation
- Patient Examination
- Detail-Oriented
Additional Information
- LICENSE | Registered Nurse | License Number 041.506018
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Certified in Neuromodulators and Facial Fillers with Rana Kennelly - Aesthetics For You LLC
- Hands on training for Neuromodulators and Facial Fillers with Rana Kennelly - Aesthetics For You LLC
- Certificate in Dermal Filler Hands on Training with New Image Works
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, ER
FHN Memorial Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025
Travel Registered Nurse, ER
Prime Resurrection
02.2025 - 05.2025
Aesthetic Nurse Injector
Catara Medical Spa
09.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, ER
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Of Cook County
01.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU, CVICU, & ER
Good Shepherd Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse, ER
Mount Sinai Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harper College