Paloma Tapia
Cicero,IL
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Enhanced patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication, while implementing evidence-based practices to optimize outcomes. Proven ability to multitask and prioritize interventions, ensuring patient safety and seamless transitions in care. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sinai Health System
Chicago, IL
12.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between hospitalization, outpatient services, home health care agencies, or other community resources according to each patient''s needs upon discharge from rehab settings.
- Coordinated patients' discharge planning needs with members of healthcare team.
- Assisted patients with long-term physical disabilities and chronic illnesses by creating personally tailored recovery plans.
- Improved communication between healthcare providers by maintaining detailed documentation of patient history, treatment plans, and progress updates.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to optimize patient progress and ensure best possible results.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and improved outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X
Chicago, IL05-2017
Skills
- IV therapy management
- Patient care management
- Patient safety
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Effective multitasking
Certification
- CRRN - Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sinai Health System
12.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X