Melissa Cardinal
Registered Nurse
Alsip,IL
Summary
Recently graduated, caring nurse with 480 clinical hours of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with med surg, OB, and psychiatric patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for all types of patients and families. My license is pending, I sit for the NCLEX at the end of January.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Beverly Castle Of Early Education
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR ManorCare
Palos Heights, IL
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Teacher
Beverly Castle Academy Of Early Education
Chicago, IL
08.2004 - 06.2017
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL 06.2017 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Richard J. Daley College
Chicago, IL 01.2009 - 08.2011
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Preventive health
Healthcare ethics
Clinical Documentation
Patient and family education
Emotional intelligence
Affiliations
ANA student subscriber
Certification
Preventing Discrimination and Harassment
Timeline
Preventing Discrimination and Harassment
11-2021
DCFS Mandated Reporter
11-2021
Illinois Food handler Training
11-2021
Basic Life Support
06-2021
Substitute Teacher
Beverly Castle Of Early Education
06.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR ManorCare
07.2017 - 08.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College
06.2017 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Richard J. Daley College
01.2009 - 08.2011
Teacher
Beverly Castle Academy Of Early Education
08.2004 - 06.2017