Octavia Guest
Calumet City,IL
Summary
To obtain a position that would allow me to utilize my management skills and attention to detail to effectively contribute to a medical practice and help build wide-ranging healthcare for all patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
RCM Technologies
02.2023 - Current
- Administered first aid and medication to students, ensuring adherence to health protocols.
- Developed and implemented health education programs promoting wellness among students and staff.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to address student health concerns and support academic success.
- Conducted health screenings, identifying potential issues early and facilitating timely interventions.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Assist 1-1 student with oxygen therapy and monitor for s/s of shortness of breath and distress.
- Monitor lungs and 02 saturations.
RN Floor Nurse
Clipboard Health
01.2022 - Current
- Sustained pain management of chronically ill
- Suctioning/ cleaning trach
- Performed skin assessments
- Administered patient wound care
- Managing appointments ,lab scheduling and telephone orders.
Assisted Living Floor Nurse
Brookdale Assisted Living of Orland Park
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor for any adverse reactions to medications,
- Liaise with doctors, pharmacies, labs, etc.
- Delegate staff, nursing assessments for admissions, discharging and transfers.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
RN Case Manager
Apex Hospice And Palliative Care
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Obtained and followed physician recommendations for both inpatient and outpatient care depending on diagnosed recovery process.
- Participated in on-call rotations, delivering daily continuous quality care to patients.
- Pain management/comfort care
- Educated family on the grieving process
- Educated on signs/symptoms of dying
- 24 hour continuous care for families and dying
RN Floor Nurse
PRN Staffing Solutions
11.2017 - 04.2021
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Rasmussen School of Nursing
Romeoville, IL11.2016
Diploma - LPN Program
Brown Mackie College
Merrillville, IN06.2011
Skills
- Budget Planning
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Financial Reporting Coordination
- Risk Management
- CPR/AED certified
- Standard first aid
- Wound care
- Surgical sterile field
Timeline
School Nurse
RCM Technologies
02.2023 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Clipboard Health
01.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
Apex Hospice And Palliative Care
11.2021 - 05.2022
Assisted Living Floor Nurse
Brookdale Assisted Living of Orland Park
09.2021 - 02.2023
RN Floor Nurse
PRN Staffing Solutions
11.2017 - 04.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Rasmussen School of Nursing
Diploma - LPN Program
Brown Mackie College