Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in nurse triage and labor and delivery, committed to delivering patient-centered care. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes while effectively managing critical situations and fostering strong nurse-patient relationships.
Overview
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2
Languages
1
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Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Triage Nurse
Duly Health and Care
03.2022 - 2026
Provided professional nursing assessments and recommendations based on patient conditions
Assessed patient needs to determine urgency of care
Prioritized treatment according to urgency of need
Communicated with other members of the healthcare team to provide the most appropriate treatment for the best possible outcomes
Educated and counseled patients over the phone to enhance understanding of treatment plans and self-care
Remained up to date with protocols and procedures relevant to nurse triage, as well as proficiency in EPIC, five9, and other medical record technology
Participated in educational training and projects to improve nursing practices and patient outcomes
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Rush University Medical Center
12.2015 - 03.2022
Developed antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum assessment skills when caring for patients, using critical thinking to predict emergent situations while completing interventions in an effective and timely manner
Advanced critical thinking skills needed to understand, interpret, and respond to fetal heart strips
Enhanced familiarity with medications, especially with medication that is specific to women's health, labor and delivery, and newborns
Provided patient-centered care by focusing on patients' wants and needs and involving them in the plan of care.
Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance safe, effective patient-centered care
Remained up to date with protocols and procedures relevant to labor and delivery, as well as proficiency in EPIC and Centricity
Managed workloads and staffing adjustments to ensure efficient patient care delivery based on patient needs
Engaged in educational training and initiatives, contributing to unit committees and projects
Nursing Support Assistant
University of Chicago Medicine
12.2014 - 11.2015
Monitored patient vital signs, intake and output, informed nursing staff of alteration in patient conditions, and maintained accurate and detailed charting using EPIC
Provided personalized care to patients for activities of daily living, ensuring comfort and dignity during bathing, toileting, oral care, dressing, and feeding
Collaborated with nursing staff and health care team members to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective communication
Facilitated smooth admissions and discharges for patients, prioritizing timeliness and courteous interactions
Collected blood and urine samples from patients to facilitate laboratory testing.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
05-2015
Skills
Patient assessment
Fetal heart monitoring
Medication administration
Triage management
EPIC charting
Direct and indirect patient care
Emergency response
Workflow optimization
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Leadership skills
Policy compliance
Patient education
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse - Duly Health and Care
Certification
RN License number 041.435644, Expires: May 2028, State: IL, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification
Student Volunteer
Palos Community Hospital, Student Volunteer, 2008, 2011, Assisted healthcare professionals with charting as well as filing paperwork., Transported flowers to patients as well as provided meaningful conversations to those interested, Transported medical equipment to nurses across multiple medical units, Helped the health care team with transport and transfer of patients
STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Smith Village Continuing Care
Palos Hospital Medical/Surgical
University of Chicago Medicine Medical/Surgical
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Psychiatric Unit
Silver Cross Hospital Labor and Delivery
Silver Cross Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit