Nancy Reyes
Romeoville,IL
Summary
Compassionate new graduate registered nurse with a strong clinical foundation and experience in fast-paced work environments. Dedicated to learning from and collaborating with teammates. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Downers Grove, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Initiated the preoperative process by orienting the client to our team, obtaining height and weight, and instructing the client on getting dressed.
- Obtained vital signs and blood glucose monitoring, reporting all values to the nurse.
- Collaborated with the nurse to ensure safe and prompt toileting of the client, to prevent surgical delays.
- Carried out preoperative orders, such as cleansing the operative area with CHG wipes, clipping the surgical area, and ensuring the completion of the UCG pregnancy test.
- Settled post-operative patients by safely ambulating them to a chair, taking vital signs, connecting SCDs, and bringing them snacks, and a drink.
- Safely discharged post-operative patients to their arranged ride home.
- Restocked unit every shift with necessary medical supplies.
- Oriented patient family members to the family waiting room and patient discharge ramp.
- Translated basic information to Spanish-speaking clients.
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
Romeoville, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Loaded packages up to 150 pounds into trailer trucks.
- Collaborated with package handlers and managers in order to prioritize trailers that needed to be out first.
- Helped teach new package handlers on proper lifting technique to prevent injury.
- Part of the safety committee.
- Package handler of the month, 3X.
Student Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center- Neuro ICU
Oak Lawn, IL
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Solidified knowledge on disease processes and learned the nurses' responsibilities as a part of the healthcare team.
- Took report alongside nurse and gave report.
- Aided with basic tasks like completing bed baths, feeding patients, applying wrist restraints, and positioning with proper body alignment.
- Gave IV push, subcutaneous, oral, and NG/G-tube medications under nurse supervision.
- Performed skills like placing Foley catheters, straight cath, in-line suctioning, and oral care on intubated patients with RN supervision.
- Performed thorough neurological checks and head-to-toe assessments on high-acuity neurological patients.
- Suctioned and performed oral care on intubated/trached patients with supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05-2024
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Patient Education
- Team player
- Professional and empathetic communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse (07/2024)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (2022)
- BLS Provider- CPR & AED (AHA), 2024
Timeline
Student Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center- Neuro ICU
03.2024 - 05.2024
Patient Care Technician
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
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