Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Daily workouts, walks, swim. Lifetime WW member & attend church regularly
Timeline
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Linda Jurges

Registered Nurse
Willowbrook,IL

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse 26 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical-Surgical,Hematology/Oncology, Infectious disease, & Ortho specialties.


Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.



Work History

Registered Nurse

Lee Health
Fort Myers, FL
11.2010 - 06.2020
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Registered Nurse

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
02.2002 - 12.2013
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.

Registered Nurse

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Chicago, IL
06.2007 - 08.2010
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Registered Nurse

Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, IL
11.1998 - 03.2003
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Ambulatory Care Nurse

Center For Family Medicine
Chicago, IL
10.1996 - 02.1999
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL

Associate of Science - Nursing

Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL
05.1996

Skills

  • Patient Examination
  • Epic Systems
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Interpreting EKGs
  • Critical Thinking
  • Nursing Assignments
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Active Listening
  • Wound Management
  • Acute and Chronic Pain
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Infection Control
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Software
  • Pain Prevention
  • Monitoring

Affiliations

Weight Watcher lifetime member

Around the Clock Fitness member

Daily workouts, walks, swim. Lifetime WW member & attend church regularly

weight lifting, riding stationary bike, eliptical, rower as well as swimming & taking long walks are part of my daily routine

Started attending Weight Watchers a couple of years ago, lost over 40 lbs & kept off 30 qualified taught me to live a healthier me! Still maintaining a lifetime membership.

I attend mass @ my Catholic Churches wherever I to because it helps me to be a more spiritual being!


All of these things help me to be a better person which helps me to help others!

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Lee Health
11.2010 - 06.2020

Registered Nurse

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
06.2007 - 08.2010

Registered Nurse

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
02.2002 - 12.2013

Registered Nurse

Illinois Masonic Medical Center
11.1998 - 03.2003

Ambulatory Care Nurse

Center For Family Medicine
10.1996 - 02.1999

No Degree - Nursing

University of Illinois At Chicago

Associate of Science - Nursing

Oakton Community College

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