Maria Matovu
Schaumburg,IL
Summary
Currently interested in new graduate nurse position
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Westbrook Senior Living-Streamwood, IL
Streamwood, IL
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with residents while using a transfer/gait belt
- Advocated high level of care and comfort for each resident
- Consulted residents while dressing weak arms and legs
- Accurately fielded and recorded resident information
- Maintained compassion and positive relations with residents
- Provide social and emotional support to improve residents' morale
- Establish rapport with team members, residents, and families
- Help residents with daily hygiene, including showering; oral and peri care; incontinence care; and minimizing rashes, sores, and soiling
- Support residents with field trips, arts and crafts, music, games, and reading.
Student Nurse
St.Joseph’s Hospital - ICU
Joliet, IL
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
- Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Assisted in conducting physical assessments to identify potential health concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting comfort and satisfaction throughout their treatment journey.
- Consistently provided emotional support for patients experiencing stress or anxiety related to their medical conditions or treatment plans.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Exhibited flexibility in adapting to changing priorities within fast-paced healthcare settings while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion strategies, disease prevention, and self-care management techniques.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic medical records systems for accurate documentation of patient information.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals in various departments to ensure a seamless transition of care for patients during hospital admissions, transfers, or discharges.
- Supported efficient operations during clinical rotations by completing assigned tasks promptly while adhering to established guidelines.
- Administered CPR to patients in cardiac arrest following American Heart Association Standards.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen College-Illinois
Aurora, IL06.2024
Bachelor's degree - Adult and Community Education
01.2018
Skills
- Customer service
- Social work
- Documentation review (2 years)
- Medical Records
- Hospitality
- Office experience
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis management
- Mental health counseling
- Communication skills
- Conflict management
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Teaching
- Experience working with students
- Experience with children
- Childhood development
- Classroom experience
Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPI
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certification
Personal Information
- Relocation: Anywhere
- Title: Nursing School Graduate
Additionalinformation - Pharmacytechnicianlicense
True
Timeline
Student Nurse
St.Joseph’s Hospital - ICU
01.2024 - 06.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Westbrook Senior Living-Streamwood, IL
10.2021 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen College-Illinois