Maria Bernadette Tamondong
Addison,IL
Summary
Thirty plus years of combined experience in the medical-surgical, telemetry, intensive care, nursing leadership and teaching fields; the last ten years being in the endoscopy lab. I possess excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to efficiently adapt to challenging clinical situations and varied working environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Gastroenterology Lab at Loyola
Maywood, IL
04.2016 - Current
- Administered patient care in gastroenterology procedures, ensuring comfort and safety throughout processes.
- Educated patients on pre- and post-procedural care, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Mentored new staff on clinical procedures and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that streamlined workflow efficiency within the lab environment.
Staff Nurse
IMCU, Northwestern Medicine at Central DuPage Hospital
Winfield, IL
11.2006 - 08.2022
- Registry/PRN staff nurse in the stepdown/IMCU with very diverse patient population including cardiac and post thoracic surgeries, GI procedures, ventilator dependent
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
Special Procedure Nurse
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
Northlake, IL
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Assisted surgeons in bedside wound debridement, vascular access placement, PEG insertions - including monitoring and providing care post procedure
- Inserted PICCs and midline utilizing Surelock and Bard ultrasound systems
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans, including scheduling and sending patients to partner hospitals for more complex procedures
Staff Nurse
Invasive Cardiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Provided pre and post procedure care for patients undergoing angiogram, various PCI and EP procedures
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Nurse/Educator/Clinical Coordinator
Cardiovascular Services, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Elmhurst, IL
02.1999 - 07.2006
- Provided direct patient care in cardiovascular unit, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative procedures and lifestyle modifications.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in cardiac care delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient recovery times and satisfaction.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments to improve care coordination efficiency.
Education
Nursing
Far Eastern University
Manila, PhilippinesTimeline
Staff Nurse
Gastroenterology Lab at Loyola
04.2016 - Current
Special Procedure Nurse
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
01.2009 - 01.2016
Staff Nurse
IMCU, Northwestern Medicine at Central DuPage Hospital
11.2006 - 08.2022
Staff Nurse
Invasive Cardiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
07.2006 - 07.2008
Staff Nurse/Educator/Clinical Coordinator
Cardiovascular Services, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
02.1999 - 07.2006
Nursing
Far Eastern University