Miriam Silva-Moreno
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly motivated and adaptable Spanish/English bilingual candidate with a vision to transform the healthcare experience through advocacy, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Licensed to practice in Illinois with a MS in Nursing. Goals include continuing nursing education to become a Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse 1
University of Illinois Hospital & Health and Science
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - Current
- Performed assessments in adherence to unit protocols and oversaw the monitoring of vital signs per physician orders, including inputs and outputs, and monitoring IV site.
- Administered medication in adherence to the six rights standards of administration
- Report critical lab values and assessment findings to physicians and charge.
- Collaborated with medical professionals, parents, and social workers to create tailored treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients requiring respiratory support such as intubation and ventilation, HiFlow, CPAP, BiPAP, and non-invasive ventilation
- Monitored and managed care for post-op patients undergoing procedures such as T&A, Free Fibula Flap, and Lefort 1 and 2 with BSSO, Scoliosis or emergent procedure
- Managed patients experiencing chronic and acute conditions, including Diabetes (DKA), Acute Chest syndrome, Asthma exacerbation, medication desensitization and enzyme infusions.
- Managed and maintained patient central lines, including PICC line, midline, and port-a-cath. Responsible for flushing with heparin, performing dressing changes, and conducting blood draws.
- Managed patients on multiple infusion therapies such as Precedex, morphine, Midazolam, Heparin, insulin, and epidural/PCA pumps.
- Set up, monitor and manage intravenous products (IV fluids, Blood products, TPN)
- Managed comprehensive care for patients with chest tubes, which included vital monitoring, assessment of insertion sites for bleeding and signs of infection, and identification of subcutaneous emphysema.
- Managed all aspects of Foley catheter care, including insertion, removal, and troubleshooting.
- Proficiently administered enteral feedings (NG tube/PEG) and parenteral nutrition protocols (TPN and Fat emulsion) according to physician-directed orders.
- Administered subcutaneous injections including Heparin, Lovenox, Insulin, Epoetin Alfa
- Report critical lab values and assessment findings to physicians and charge.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Respond to emergency (code/RRT) calls within the hospital unit.
Registered Nurse
AMITA HEALTH RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER
Chicago, IL
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Conducted daily patient assessments, administered prescribed medication, and oversaw management of intravenous solutions.
- Administer medication following the six rights of medication administration.
- Manage care for patients on continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) including: setting up CBI systems, catheter care and monitoring and documenting output
- Provided comprehensive care to chest tube patients, monitoring their condition closely for signs of infection, subcutaneous emphysema, and ensuring the proper functioning of the atrium drainage system.
- Manage Foley catheter care, including inserting, removing, and troubleshooting.
- Provided patient care after incision and drainage procedures, including dressing changes, wound vac management, and pain management.
- Reported critical lab values and assessment findings to physicians and charge nurse.
- Set up and administer enteral feeding (via NG tube /PEG) and parenteral (TPN and Fat emulsion) according to physician's order.
Registered Nurse
WARREN BARR LINCOLN PARK REHABILITATION FACILITY
Chicago, IL
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Performed daily assessments and monitored residents.
- Reported abnormal labs or assessment findings to the physician, DON, or wound nurse.
- Administered medication while adhering to the six rights of medication administration.
- Administered physician-ordered enteral feeding through g-tube utilizing bolus and continuous methods.
- Admitted residents for post-hospital care, performed assessments, and verified medications as requested by physicians.
- Provided 1:1 education.
- Managed and administered subcutaneous injections including Heparin, Lovenox, and Insulin
- Coordinated care with external providers (set up appointments, labs, verified transportation)
- Established rapport with families and residents; reported concerns to the appropriate party.
Registered Nurse - COVID-19 TEAM MEMBER
LIFESCAN LABORATORIES
Skokie, IL
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Followed established protocols for specimen collection, ensuring correct patient identification, registration, and specimen collection.
- Used proper Personal Protective Equipment and technique of Donning and Doffing.
- Ensured proper hand hygiene was performed prior to collecting specimens and after.
- Instructed patients on COVID-19 awareness, result delivery methods, and specimen collection procedures.
- Transported specimens to the laboratory for processing.
Customer Service Representative
THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE
Chicago, IL
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with upper management to address and resolve troubleshoot issues and complaints.
- Calculated and managed payments for account holders and violators through phone calls.
- Assisted and supported customers in English and Spanish.
- Streamlined payment tracking, documentation retrieval and violations lookup through synergy between multiple databases.
Sales Associate
BON-TON STORES
Lincolnwood, IL
11.2012 - 05.2016
- Assisted customers on the floor and directed them to the right location, creating a welcoming environment.
- Assisted with on boarding of new trainees within department.
- Assisted in end of year inventory count and storewide merchandise placement.
- Responsible for ticket requests, markdowns, and ad set when sales initiated or ended.
- Opened cash registers in assigned locations.
- Managed a variety of customer service tasks including payment processing, exchanges, credits, returns for both physical store as well as online transactions.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Primary Pediatric Care
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2028
Master of Science in Nursing -
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2019
Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Science - Sociology
The University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2017
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Health assessments
- Critical Care
- Emergency Response
- Charge Nurse
- Diabetes management
- Staff Supervision
- IV drug therapy management
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
- Admission and discharge
- Patient Monitoring
- HIPAA Education
- Ventilator care
- Critical thinking abilities
- Child development knowledge
- IV Insertion and maintenance
- Medication Administration
- Ventilator management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Seizure Management
- Room preparation
- Infant Comfort and Support
- Patient/Family Education
- Immunization Administration
- Care Planning
- Wound Management
- Patient Care and Education
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Clinical Documentation
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Patient Assessment
- Student Precepting
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support RQI, 12/24
- PALS, 12/24
- APHON Chemo/Bio therapy provider, 12/25
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing Certification, John Hopkins University, 05/20
Accomplishments
- Safety Award
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Staff Nurse 1
University of Illinois Hospital & Health and Science
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
AMITA HEALTH RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER
03.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
WARREN BARR LINCOLN PARK REHABILITATION FACILITY
09.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse - COVID-19 TEAM MEMBER
LIFESCAN LABORATORIES
06.2020 - 07.2020
Customer Service Representative
THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE
05.2016 - 08.2017
Sales Associate
BON-TON STORES
11.2012 - 05.2016
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support RQI, 12/24
- PALS, 12/24
- APHON Chemo/Bio therapy provider, 12/25
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing Certification, John Hopkins University, 05/20
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Primary Pediatric Care
University of Illinois At Chicago
Master of Science in Nursing -
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Science - Sociology
The University of Illinois At Chicago
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