Nelly Magana
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
COVID Vaccination Nurse
Compensar
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Head Nurse of Emergencies and Hospitalization
San Luis Medical Center Surgical Clinic
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
ICU-Emergency Nursing Coordinator
North Clinic S.A
08.2014 - 04.2017
- Decreased patient re-hospitalization and boosted recovery rates by coordinating with specialists, physicians and at-home caregivers.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Determined and nursed special care cases and arranged professional consultation sessions for patients.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Formulated and executed individual resident discharge plans before initiating checkout procedures.
- Created, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
No Degree - English As A Second Language (ESL)
Midwestern Career College
Chicago, IL12.2019
Specialization - Health Administration
Jorge Tadeo Lozano University
Colombia11.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Francisco De Paula Santander University
Colombia11.2002
High School Diploma -
Alirio Vergel Pacheco School
Colombia11.1997
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- MS Office
- Cultural Awareness
- PPE Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- First Aid/CPR
- Excellent Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Problem-Solving
- Training and Development
- Interpersonal Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Active Listening
- Teambuilding
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
COVID Vaccination Nurse
Compensar
05.2021 - 05.2022
Head Nurse of Emergencies and Hospitalization
San Luis Medical Center Surgical Clinic
01.2020 - 04.2021
ICU-Emergency Nursing Coordinator
North Clinic S.A
08.2014 - 04.2017
No Degree - English As A Second Language (ESL)
Midwestern Career College
Specialization - Health Administration
Jorge Tadeo Lozano University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Francisco De Paula Santander University
High School Diploma -
Alirio Vergel Pacheco School
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