Monika Chang
Naperville,IL
Summary
Passionate and highly reliable Registered Nurse with extensive work experience at University Hospital Salzburg/Austria, in the fields of Anesthesia and Adult Oncology. Possesses expertise in medication and IV administration, vitals signs monitoring, managing clients in highly critical conditions and providing end of life care. Proven to remain calm in stressful situations, with a strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Dedicated in collaborating with other health care workers for the best patient outcome, paired with a high sense of duty, responsibility and integrity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Anesthesia
University Hospital Salzburg
05.2021 - 10.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Adapted to frequent operation room rotation in the field of Cardiac Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Visceral Surgery, Traumatology, Orthopedic, Vascular Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Maxillofacial surgery.
- Prepared patients for surgery and assisted with invasive procedures for pain management in Preoperative Care Unit, managed patients monitoring after surgical procedures in PACU.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients in the emergency trauma room.
Registered Nurse, Adult Oncology
University Hospital Salzburg
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided direct patient care, developed individualized plans of care for oncology patients, identified an recommended treatment for cancer-related side effects.
- Implemented infection control practices according to standard and aseptic techniques to prevent infections in immunocompromised patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases, organizing referrals to other healthcare professions where required.
- Utilized knowledge of palliative care principles to provide support and comfort to patients with advanced cancer.
Registered Nurse, Adult Oncology
University Hospital Salzburg
02.2015 - 10.2019
- Observed patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies, symptom management of chemotherapy/biotherapy.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided education and emotional support to patients and family regarding cancer treatment, medication mechanism of action and symptom palliation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Bsc)
Bad Honnef, Germany12-2025
Registered Nurse -
Board of Nursing
Illinois01-2025
Diploma - Nursing Education
Berufsfachschule Für Krankenpflege Der KSOB
Traunstein, Germany10-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Acute care expertise
- Emergency Care
- Empathy
- Resilience
Languages
English
Professional Working
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Anesthesia
University Hospital Salzburg
05.2021 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse, Adult Oncology
University Hospital Salzburg
05.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Adult Oncology
University Hospital Salzburg
02.2015 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Bsc)
Registered Nurse -
Board of Nursing
Diploma - Nursing Education
Berufsfachschule Für Krankenpflege Der KSOB
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