Melanie Nava
Elmhurst,IL
Summary
Compassionate, caring new graduate, bilingual RN seeking a staff nurse position where I can utilize strong technical skills, provide excellent customer care, and grow within a team-based environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse Extern- PCT
Loyola Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Working in the clinic setting and transitioning to hospital setting has been very rewarding as I am able to be exposed to many phases of healthcare
- While working at Loyola Medical Center I have been able to shadow many floors such as the Burn unit/ ICU, Neurology, oncology, MICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, ER, observation, just to mention a few
- Working alongside extraordinary nurses who are very well versed in their profession has allowed me to feel confident about navigating through the nursing profession as a student nurse.
Medical Assistant- Geriatric Care
Oak Street Health
01.2016 - 04.2022
- 10 years of experience as a medical assistant
- Address barriers to healthcare through eliminating patient’s fears and creating a healthcare plan that best fits their needs
- Geriatric patient care (rooming, phlebotomy, referral coordination, DME, home visits)
- Create patient-centered care plans and effectively implement them
Medical Assistant – Team Lead
Access Community Health Network
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Worked in a range of specialties, including Obstetrics/Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Pediatrics
- Coordinated referrals for the Family Health Network
- Managed the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program
- Provided safe and efficient phlebotomy and specimen procurement services for both adults and children
- Ensured excellent customer service through front-desk registration and addressing a high volume of calls daily
Education
Pediatric nursing rotations- Nursing Student -
Lurie Children’s Hospital
Critical care rotations- Nursing Student -
University of Chicago
Mental Health rotations - Nursing Student -
St. Anthony Hospital
Mother- Baby Rotations- Nursing Student -
Advocate Aurora Health
AORN Rotation- Nursing Student -
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Everest College
Skills
- Lab Testing Protocols
- Intramuscular Injections
- Patient Records
- Team Leadership
- Mobility Assistance
- Standard Medical Equipment
- Medication Administration
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Pain Assessment
- Vitals Documentation
- IV Insertion
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Skills Certifications
Fluent in Spanish, Proficient in EPIC, Phlebotomy, CPR, American Heart Association, 2023, HIPAA & OSHA Training, Oak Street Health, 2023, Introduction to Peri-Operative Nursing AORN, 2023
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Nurse Extern- PCT
Loyola Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant- Geriatric Care
Oak Street Health
01.2016 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant – Team Lead
Access Community Health Network
01.2011 - 01.2016
Pediatric nursing rotations- Nursing Student -
Lurie Children’s Hospital
Critical care rotations- Nursing Student -
University of Chicago
Mental Health rotations - Nursing Student -
St. Anthony Hospital
Mother- Baby Rotations- Nursing Student -
Advocate Aurora Health
AORN Rotation- Nursing Student -
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Everest College
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