Performing skills necessary to care for patients such as triaging and assessing, taking vital signs, EKGs, wound care, starting IVs, and drawing venous blood
Prioritizing and completed tasks delegated by physicians and nurses while remaining calm in a fast-paced environment
Assisting with drawing arterial blood samples, and analyzing results, administering critical IV and IM medications, and performing sterile procedures
Responding calmly and effectively under high-stress, time-restricted situations such as trauma, cardiac arrest, stroke codes, and conscious sedation while working with other nurses, physicians, and respiratory therapists
IV Starter
IVme Wellness & Aesthetics
10.2022 - Current
Assessing vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiratory rate and in depth charting
Adept at inserting PIVs while maintaining patient comfort and drawing up and administering IM injections
Educating and consulting patients on the services we offer and guiding them to choose the best option tailored to them
Responding to patient call lights and removing patient IVs with proper dressing and patient education
Supervisor/HR
Water Tower Nursing and Homecare
10.2019 - 06.2020
Embraced Continuous Quality Improvement concepts – understand company and industry standards and work toward improving company quality assurance guidelines
Supported caregiver mentoring, availability, and training initiatives by making weekly check-ins and helping with scheduling
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harmony Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - 05.2020
Provided safe, ethical, and quality patient care by assisting with bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, activities of daily living, personal hygiene, repositioning, using the toilet, and feeding with the use of mechanical lifts when necessary
Ensured patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences and by working cooperatively with the nurses
Promoted patient’s rights, dignity, freedom, and comfort by engaging in conversation, listening, giving eye contact and being patient, and by providing them with choice and control
Assistant Teacher
Glenbrook North High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Collaborated with staff members to ensure proper lesson planning
Implemented students’ behavior plans to optimize individual learning
Education
Masters Entry to Nursing Practice (MENP) -
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Physical Education, Health Education
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
12.2017
Skills
Organization
Adaptability
Leadership
Problem Solving
Strong Telephone Skills
Strong Communications Skills
Positive Attitude
Epic
Excel
Microsoft Office
Training/Mentoring
Time management
Certification
CNA State Boards exam, 09/19
BLS Certified (AHA), 04/21
NCLEX, 10/22
Hobbies and Interests
Basketball
Travel
Dogs
Food
Family
Timeline
Critical Care
University of Chicago Medicine
10.2022 - Current
IV Starter
IVme Wellness & Aesthetics
10.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harmony Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - 05.2020
Supervisor/HR
Water Tower Nursing and Homecare
10.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Teacher
Glenbrook North High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
CNA State Boards exam, 09/19
BLS Certified (AHA), 04/21
NCLEX, 10/22
Masters Entry to Nursing Practice (MENP) -
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Physical Education, Health Education
Indiana University
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