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Melissa Surico BSN, RN

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a Bachelor's in Nursing and diverse experience in emergency, surgical, and step-down telemetry units. Skilled in critical thinking, rapid assessment, and delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced, high-acuity environments. Seeking advancement opportunities to further utilize and expand nursing expertise.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Eye Surgery RN

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
04.2024 - Current
  • Implemented infection control procedures, ensuring a safe environment for patients.
  • Lead the nursing eye surgery committee, collaborating with the surgical team to enhance safety standards, reducing patient complaints by 30%.
  • Facilitate surgical procedures, including cataract surgeries, retina transplants, and treatment of eye traumas.
  • Assist doctors during medical procedures to optimize patient outcomes and efficiency.
  • Monitor patients closely for signs of surgical complications in the recovery room, providing education on aftercare.
  • Participate in staff meetings to discuss and strategize patient care improvements.
  • Collect lab specimens and manage diagnostic tests, interpreting results for informed medical decisions.
  • Take comprehensive medical histories and assess patients’ mental and physical readiness for surgery.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Endeavor
Chicago, Illinois
09.2021 - Current
  • Triage and prioritize treatment in a high-volume emergency room environment.
  • Manage multiple critical patients simultaneously, while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Assist in training new staff on nursing protocols specific to emergency operations.
  • Review laboratory results for accuracy, and communicate abnormal findings to physicians.
  • Serve as charge nurse, managing patient flow, and assigning cases based on acuity.
  • Perform rapid triage, assessments, and interventions for trauma and critical conditions.
  • Proficient in emergency medication administration.

Cardiac/Stroke Unit Registered Nurse

Endeavor
Evanston, Illinois
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Delivered advanced care to patients with stroke, post-MI, arrhythmias, diabetes complications, and dialysis needs.
  • Administered IV medications and anticoagulants while monitoring cardiac rhythms.
  • Coordinated evidence-based care utilizing thrombolytics for stroke patients.
  • Facilitated critical care transitions, providing support for families during recovery.
  • Led nursing staff assignments and delegated responsibilities as charge RN.
  • Enhanced clinical decision-making processes to improve patient outcomes during emergencies.
  • Contributed to frontline coronavirus pandemic efforts to maintain high-quality patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
08-2019

Skills

  • preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative
  • Effective communication
  • Psychiatric and mental health care
  • Hospice care
  • Emergency triage and stabilization
  • Family and patient support
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Health promotion
  • Leadership skills
  • Discharge planning
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • OR and ER experience
  • Stroke care
  • Diabetes management

Certification

  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS
  • TNCC

Timeline

Eye Surgery RN

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
04.2024 - Current

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Endeavor
09.2021 - Current

Cardiac/Stroke Unit Registered Nurse

Endeavor
09.2019 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Nursing -

Chamberlain University

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