Monica Regotti
Lockport,IL
Summary
Driven, hardworking and veteran Emergency Registered offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Edward-Elmhurst Hospital
Bolingbrook, IL
05.2024 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Throughput Coordinator
Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Work professionally with team members and clients to enhance relationships.
- Responsible for appropriate bed assignment for all admissions to the hospital from the ER, OR, Cath Lab, as well as direct admissions from home/clinic, and coordinating incoming transfers from outside facilities.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to the manager.
Registered Nurse
Edward Elmhurst Healthcare
Plainfield, IL
09.2009 - 05.2024
- Charge RN at free standing Emergency Room, responsible for direct patient care of all age populations, delegation of duties to staff, coordination of care with physicians and ancillary departments and all off shift administrative duties.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Clinical Placement Coordinator
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
11.2018 - 01.2024
- Clinical placement coordinator responsible for all bed placement of both admitted and incoming patients based on illness, injury, and level of care.
- Also responsible for coordination of incoming transfers from outside hospitals, clinics, and homes that require a higher level of care and properly triaging the appropriate clinical area.
Staff/Charge Nurse
Loyola University-Emergency Department
Maywood, IL
10.2009 - 10.2018
- Staff and charge nurse of tertiary Level 1 trauma center, responsible for direct patient care, of all age populations including trauma, burns, stroke, orthopedic, cardiac, pediatric and adult patients
- Also responsible for through put of department, triage and act as a liaison between other departments.
Charge/Staff Nurse
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Emergency Department
Downers Grove, IL
07.1994 - 09.2009
- Staff and charge nurse in Level 1 trauma center, responsible for direct patient care of all age populations including trauma, adult and pediatric patients in both acute and chronic stages of illness and injury.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Trauma Coordinator/EMS Coordinator
Hinsdale Hospital
Hinsdale, IL
- Trauma program coordinator responsible for maintaining trauma regulations for Level 2 Trauma center, staff education, EMS education, participating on both Regional and State Trauma committees and maintaining state trauma registry.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL05.2013
Associate Degree Nursing -
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL05.1990
Skills
- Lab result interpretation
- Chart updating
- Acute care expertise
- EMR / EHR
- Telemetry monitoring
- Direct nursing care
- Medication and IV administration
- IV management
- Precepting
- Procedure preparations
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- TNS
- TNCC
- ECRN
- CEN
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- ENPC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Edward-Elmhurst Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Throughput Coordinator
Silver Cross Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Placement Coordinator
Loyola University Medical Center
11.2018 - 01.2024
Staff/Charge Nurse
Loyola University-Emergency Department
10.2009 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Edward Elmhurst Healthcare
09.2009 - 05.2024
Charge/Staff Nurse
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Emergency Department
07.1994 - 09.2009
Trauma Coordinator/EMS Coordinator
Hinsdale Hospital
- TNS
- TNCC
- ECRN
- CEN
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- ENPC
Bachelor of Nursing -
Benedictine University
Associate Degree Nursing -
Oakton Community College
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