Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in direct patient care in Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to advance patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Loyola University Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University of Chicago Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Maintained meticulous records of patient care, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Franciscan Health Munster
05.2022 - 12.2024
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Advocate Christ Medical Center
10.2022 - 09.2023
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2022 - 10.2022
Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
Managed patients with oxygen therapy including high frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), inhaled nitric acid (iNO), tracheostomy, invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal canula
Provides physical comfort measures to infants including positioning, holding, and pain management
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
Created welcoming and safe environment for neonates and their families.
Critical Care/ER Technician
Advocate Christ Medical Center
04.2017 - 02.2022
Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms
Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures
Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital
Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies
Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
Emergency Medical Technician
Trace Ambulance
09.2017 - 12.2021
Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care
Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines
Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes
Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.