MONTSERRAT BECERRA
Chicago Heights,IL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with about two years of cardiac surgery/telemetry experience and five years as a certified nursing assistant. I am seeking to use superior skills and knowledge to assist your facility in a nursing role. Bringing forth highly regarded skills in providing optimum patient care and carrying out all treatment protocols with sensitivity and precision. Solutions oriented and highly skilled in patient care management and collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago , IL
2022.11 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Trained in Epic charting
- Cardiac surgery/Thoracic/lung and heart transplant
Wound Care Nurse
Beecher Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
Beecher , IL
2022.07 - Current
- Assessing and monitoring wounds
- Cleaning and bandaging wounds
- Working collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to determine if additional treatments or changes in care are required
- Educating patients and caretakers on wound care, infection/injury prevention, and pressure ulcer care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beecher Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
Beecher , IL
2018.06 - 2022.07
- Assist patients with personal hygiene
- Answering patient call lights and requests
- Help with feeding patients and serving meals
- Assist with Transportation
- Document patient information on charts and report observations to the nurse
- Serves protects the nursing home facility by adhering to professional standards and policy/procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL2024-12
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing -
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL05.2021
High School Diploma -
Bloom High School
Chicago Heights, IL05.2017
Skills
- ADL Assistance
- Patient discharging
- Patient admissions
- SBAR communication
Awards
- Prairie State College, Trustee Scholar Recipient, 2017, 2019
- Prairie State College, PSC Foundation Books for Scholars Textbook Scholarship, 2019, 2021
- Prairie State College, Patricia Trainor Nursing Scholarship, 2019, 2021
References
- Jennica Rodriguez, Hispanic Outreach Speacialist/ Enrollment Advisor, (708) 709-3510, Prairie State College, jennicar@prairiestate.edu
- Tennile Foster, Scheduler, (815) 370-4737, Beecher Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, Purch@beechermanor.com
Extracurricular Activities
All Latin Alliance, President, 2018, 2019, Prairie State College, Spearheaded student volunteers for opportunities on campus, at non-profit organizations in the area, and initiatives in the community.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
2022.11 - Current
Wound Care Nurse
Beecher Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
2022.07 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beecher Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
2018.06 - 2022.07
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Chicago
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing -
Prairie State College
High School Diploma -
Bloom High School
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