MARIA GENITZ T MEDEZ
Frankfort,IL
Summary
Compassionate experienced Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Pre Admission Testing
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
Hazel Crest, IL
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted patient interviews and performed pre-testing to gather comprehensive medical and surgical histories.
- Reviewed patients' medical and surgical histories to ensure accurate and thorough documentation.
- Provided clear and concise preoperative instructions to patients, ensuring they were well-prepared for surgery.
- Explained pre-operative procedures and answered patient questions to ensure a successful surgical/procedural experience.
- Collaborated with surgeons, specialists and anesthesiologists to address abnormal laboratory and EKG results.
Registry RN/ Per Diem RN
Frankfort Terrace Nursing Home
Frankfort, IL
03.2008 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Performed physical assessments of new admissions and readmitted patients.
- Implemented infection control standards throughout the facility.
- Administered medications, wound care treatment, and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
- Recognized changes in patients' conditions and facilitated transfers to higher acute care.
Registered Nurse- Nursing Supervisor
Advocate Medical Group
Olympia Fields, IL
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed staff schedules and monitored clinical practices, acting as a liaison between clinic management and the nursing team.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Enforced policies and procedures while providing clinical guidance to nurses, maintaining a safe work environment.
- Oversaw daily clinical operations of the nursing unit, ensuring efficient staff management and patient care assignment.
- Maintained compliance with regulations and policies within the clinic environment.
- Oversaw day-to-day clinical operations of the nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care delivery.
- Managed staff operations including hiring, onboarding, and training new nursing personnel.
- Evaluated nursing staff performance and provided constructive feedback to enhance efficiency.
- Addressed staff concerns and resolved conflicts to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Implemented new procedures and protocols, collaborated with other departments, and reported on clinical data and performance metrics.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
Hazel Crest, IL
03.2008 - 01.2022
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications, blood transfusions, and complex medications such as antiarrhythmic and vasopressors to hemodynamically unstable patients.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and simple and complex procedures such as Bronchoscopy, Intubation, Central Line and Chest Tube Insertions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care, supporting growth and professional development.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Care of critically ill COVID patients during the pandemic involves adapting to ever-changing treatment plans and policies while upholding the highest integrity of care for patients and providing emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered diagnostic tests, analyzed and managed critical abnormal results, applied critical thinking skills and intervention, and relayed information to physicians and specialists for urgent treatment needed for patients.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or fellow nurses.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Skills: IV, NG/OG Tube and Foley Cath Insertion as well as utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- As charge nurse directed the ICU team, organized staff schedules, and facilitated patient admissions and discharges.
- Participated with the Rapid Response and Code Blue Teams to ensure swift and effective patient care.
Home Health Nurse
Home Bound Health Care
Flossmoor, IL
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Performed vital signs, wound and decubitus dressing changes, foley catheter changes and reconciled the patient's medications, reporting any abnormal findings to the physician.
- Prepared and educated patients on weekly medications, monitored for adverse reactions, and informed patient and family signs and symptoms to report to physician.
- Conducted safety and fall prevention discussions to ensure patient well-being.
- Performed comprehensive admission evaluations for patients following hospital discharge.
Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse Lead
Saint James Hospital and Health Centers
Chicago Heights, IL
04.1998 - 02.2008
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
- Performed advanced life support skills including intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, and central line placement.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
RN Case Manager
Nurse Providers Health Services
Homewood , IL
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Visayas State University
Philippines05-1991
Skills
- Discharge coordination
- Healthcare billing
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Lab result interpretation
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Health care consultation
- IV management
- Medical assessment
- Ventilator support
- Employee evaluation
- Policy compliance
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Wound care
- Medical evaluation
- Palliative care awareness
- Clinical judgment
- Electronic health records management
- Evaluations
- Call triaging
- Home care
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Patient counseling
- SBAR communication
- Physical assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Home health care
- HIPAA education
- IV drug therapy management
- Chronic disease management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Feeding assistance
- Reporting and documentation
- Mental health nursing
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Medication administration
Certification
- ACLS and BLS Certified
- IABP Certified
- EKG Interpretation
- IV Phlebotomy Trained
- Managing Hypothermia Protocol
- Trained with Rapid Infusers
- Managing Severe Sepsis Protocol
Timeline
Registered Nurse Pre Admission Testing
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- Nursing Supervisor
Advocate Medical Group
01.2022 - 11.2022
Home Health Nurse
Home Bound Health Care
01.2011 - 01.2016
Registry RN/ Per Diem RN
Frankfort Terrace Nursing Home
03.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
03.2008 - 01.2022
Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse Lead
Saint James Hospital and Health Centers
04.1998 - 02.2008
RN Case Manager
Nurse Providers Health Services
01.1995 - 01.1997
- ACLS and BLS Certified
- IABP Certified
- EKG Interpretation
- IV Phlebotomy Trained
- Managing Hypothermia Protocol
- Trained with Rapid Infusers
- Managing Severe Sepsis Protocol
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Visayas State University
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