Maria Birrueta
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Bilingual Registered Nurse with strong administrative and client management skills. Experienced in fast-paced settings, prioritizing positive clinical relationships and safety protocols for optimal patient care. Proven hands-on experience from academic projects and internships enhances teamwork, problem-solving, and time management capabilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
University of Chicago Medicine
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly responding to changing patient conditions and adjusting care strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with fellow nursing students to complete group projects, fostering teamwork within the clinical setting.
- Applied evidence-based practices when providing nursing care to ensure that interventions were grounded in current research and best practice guidelines.
Medical Massage Therapist
Aligned Modern Health
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided positive patient interactions, including helping them understand treatment plans, engaging them in their own care plans, and prioritizing patient retention. Participated in day-to-day clinic operations such as daily huddles, greeting patients, answering phone calls, and collaborating with team members to meet patient needs.
- Attended to schedule, manage daily notes, and complete compliance monthly. Developed individualized customer solutions by personally assessing clients’ individual health histories.
- Participated in marketing events, retreats, and special wellness activities enabling enhancement of my technical and educational capabilities while enhancing my technical and educational knowledge.
- Demonstrated professional leadership and exemplary performance, meeting and exceeding the company’s compliance, procedures, and protocols, resulting in a safe and healthy practice. Provided a variety of massage therapeutic techniques for patients, such as sports massage, deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, prenatal massage, and lymphatic therapy.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Lake Shore Sports and Fitness
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing clients' specific pain or injury concerns.
- Contributed to positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge and techniques with colleagues.
Nursing Student
The Admiral At The Lake
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect the health, safety, and rights of patients.
- Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
03-2026
Skills
- Epic management
- Medication management
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Electronic health records proficiency
- Patient-focused care delivery
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Certification
- The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
- Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) for health care providers certification card
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Nursing Student
University of Chicago Medicine
07.2025 - 11.2025
Nursing Student
The Admiral At The Lake
01.2025 - 06.2025
Medical Massage Therapist
Aligned Modern Health
08.2021 - 08.2022
Licensed Massage Therapist
Lake Shore Sports and Fitness
06.2017 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University