Mirella De La Torre
Villa Park,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Good Samaritan Hospital, specializing in neonatal care and patient support. Proven ability in vital signs monitoring and infection control, while demonstrating compassion and teamwork. Recognized for maintaining a safe environment and providing exceptional emotional support to families in high-pressure situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator–NICU
Good Samaritan Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Provide specialized support in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, assisting with vital signs and neonatal procedures under nurse supervision.
- Assist in admissions, discharges, and transfers of NICU patients, ensuring accurate and timely documentation in EHR systems.
- Maintain neonatal equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for care.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Support families with information, emotional reassurance, and compassionate care.
Telemetry Technician
Advocate Aurora Health
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Monitored and analyzed patient cardiac rates and rhythms, interpreting ECG measurements accurately.
- Responded promptly to alarm notifications and reported abnormal findings to nursing staff.
- Admitted and discontinued patients from telemetry monitoring per physician orders.
- Provided technical support to nursing staff and maintained accurate electronic logs.
- Performed efficiently in high-pressure situations while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Patient Care Technician–Mother/Baby
Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided direct care to postpartum patients and newborns, including assistance with newborn bathing and maternal recovery needs.
- Assisted with vital signs, intake/output, and safe transportation between nursery and patient rooms.
- Supported nursing staff in postpartum procedures and newborn screenings.
- Responded promptly to patient and family needs, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained clean, organized, and well-stocked patient care areas.
Front Desk Receptionist
Hand to Shoulder Associates
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Scheduled appointments, managed calls, processed payments, and updated patient records.
- Ensured smooth patient check-in and effective communication between departments.
- Verified insurance information and obtained necessary authorizations prior to appointments.
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, including faxes and emails.
- Assisted patients with completing forms and understanding clinic procedures.
Education
Degree in Progress - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL03-2027
No Degree - Nursing
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05-2022
High School Diploma -
Willowbrook High School
Villa Park, IL05-2020
Skills
- Premature infant care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Compassion and empathy
- Basic life support
- Emergency response
- Infection control practices
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator–NICU
Good Samaritan Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Telemetry Technician
Advocate Aurora Health
08.2022 - 11.2024
Patient Care Technician–Mother/Baby
Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
Front Desk Receptionist
Hand to Shoulder Associates
01.2021 - 01.2022
Degree in Progress - Nursing
Chamberlain University
No Degree - Nursing
College of DuPage
High School Diploma -
Willowbrook High School
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