Lisa Rios
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare professionals. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Reliance Home Health Caregivers
Naperville , IL
2024.02 - Current
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Educated parents about child development milestones and encouraged positive parenting skills.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving pediatric patients.
- Observed and reported changes in patient's condition to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, of pediatric patients.
Staff Nurse, OBER & Antepartum Unit
UI Health
Chicago , IL
2018.10 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients in obstetrical emergency department throughout the stages of pregnancy and up to 6 weeks postpartum
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Triage patients according to the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Maternal Fetal Triage Index guidelines
- Perform patient advocacy duties, monitor and evaluate high-risk patients in antepartum to ensure optimal patient and fetal status.
- Provided comprehensive care to antepartum-stepdown patients with complex medical conditions.
Staff Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Lombard , IL
2021.04 - 2024.01
- Instructed parents and guardians regarding home care needs such as medication administration and disease management.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders, monitored for effectiveness and reported any adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, therapists and dieticians to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
- Provided comprehensive care and monitoring for pediatric patients with tracheotomy and ventilator support
- Efficiently managed the preparation and monitoring of G-tube feed.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving pediatric patients.
Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
UChicago Medicine
Chicago , IL
2014.05 - 2020.04
- Conducted physical examinations, assessed patients, provided direct care, and administered necessary treatments.
- Assessed patients' physical, mental, and emotional status and promptly informed physicians of relevant clinical changes
- Educated patients and family members on various health care needs, conditions, and available options.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UChicago Medicine
Chicago , IL
2016.07 - 2019.01
- Provided care to high risk antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients.
- Performed physical examinations, assessed patients, provided direct care and treatment for obstetrical and newborn patients
- Provided patient care using fetal and maternal monitoring equipment
- Managed pain for patients through various methods such as administering epidurals and patient-controlled analgesia.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired employees
- Assisted physicians in the OR as both scrub and circulation nurse.
Home Health Nurse
Chicago Health Inc.
Chicago , IL
2012.01 - 2014.04
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments on individuals, evaluating their physical, mental, social, and environmental well-being.
- Designed, implemented, and evaluated plan of care while making necessary revisions based on changing patient status and needs.
- Identified and addressed discharge planning needs during care plan development, ensuring smooth patient transitions.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
12.2013
Associate of Nursing Applied Science -
Malcolm X College
12.2011
Skills
- EPIC
- OBIX EFM
- Centricity EFM
- Microsoft Office
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Certification
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association
- ALS Certification, American Heart Association
- NRP Certification, American Academy of Pediatric
- 041.398454, Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Reliance Home Health Caregivers
2024.02 - Current
Staff Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
2021.04 - 2024.01
Staff Nurse, OBER & Antepartum Unit
UI Health
2018.10 - Current
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UChicago Medicine
2016.07 - 2019.01
Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
UChicago Medicine
2014.05 - 2020.04
Home Health Nurse
Chicago Health Inc.
2012.01 - 2014.04
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Nursing Applied Science -
Malcolm X College
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association
- ALS Certification, American Heart Association
- NRP Certification, American Academy of Pediatric
- 041.398454, Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse
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