Nicolette Arjona
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for aesthetic and patient care with excelling in perioperative and postoperative settings. Committed to patient safety and comfort before, and following procedures. Committed to helping clients achieve natural-looking enhancements into this felid, enhance their confidence and well-being. Dedicated to actively continue education and training to refine skills and stay at the forefront of the field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northshore University Health
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before and after surgery.
Medical Assistant
Northshore University Health
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Monitor patient vitals before, during and after infusion.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests billing and insurance questions.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for nursing examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Nail Technician
Polished
08.2015 - 12.2021
- Established strong client relationships through exceptional customer service and communication skills.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to increase loyalty, trust and satisfaction.
- Sterilized and sanitized beauty tools and equipment to maintain hygiene and safety protocols.
- Ensured a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to industry hygiene standards and practices.
- Educated clients on proper nail care maintenance, helping them extend the life of their treatments between appointments.
Patient Care Technician
Senior Healthcare Plus
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alden Northmoor
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Certification - Botox And Dermal Filler
Aesthetic Medical Educators Training
Rosemont, IL06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Chicago, IL01.2023
Associate of Science -
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL05.2019
High School Diploma -
William Howard Taft High School
Chicago, IL05.2013
Skills
- Documentation on Charting System
- Time Management
- Organizational
- Attention to detail
- Team Player
- Fast paced
- Medication and IV administration (IV setup, and IV therapy)
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient education and counseling
- Monitoring patient and assessment
- Long-Term Care & Hospice and palliative care
- Acute care expertise
- Cardiac Care, EKG, LVAD, Chest Tube
- Monitoring sutures, incisions, flaps, trach, tele, G-tube
- Procedure preparations and post-surgical intervention
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- BLS (Basics Life Support)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Certified Nurse Injector of Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northshore University Health
07.2023 - 08.2024
Medical Assistant
Northshore University Health
12.2021 - 07.2023
Nail Technician
Polished
08.2015 - 12.2021
Patient Care Technician
Senior Healthcare Plus
06.2013 - 08.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alden Northmoor
09.2011 - 05.2013
Certification - Botox And Dermal Filler
Aesthetic Medical Educators Training
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Associate of Science -
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
High School Diploma -
William Howard Taft High School
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