Pamela Perona
New Lenox,IL
Summary
Highly skilled registered nurse with over 40 years of clinical nursing experience in PICU, NICU and Pediatric ER., as well as extensive experience in caring for ECMO/AMCS patients from adults to newborn infants. These nursing skills encompass bedside care, medication administration, line management, patient education, co-worker support, and responding to emergency situations quickly and efficiently. Hardworking and passionate nurse with strong pediatric nursing skills eager to secure a NICU nurse position. to further develop critical nursing skills.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
ECMO Specialist Registered Nurse
University Of Chicago Medical Center
09.2014 - Current
- * Managed Care of Critically ill patients at University of Chicago's large NICU, PICU, MICU, SICU and Burn ICU requiring AMCS or ECMO
- * Participated in training other ECMO specialists to care for ECMO/AMCS patients
- * Frequently worked as Lead ECMO Specialist, assisting with emergency procedures, trouble shooting problems and staffing decisions
- * Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new ECMO hires to achieve optimal training outcomes
- * Assist with simulation activities to further ECMO Specialist education and competency
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse
University Of Chicago Medical Center
04.1992 - 10.2014
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for pediatric aged ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status, ventilator operation, vital signs and made adjustments to promote health stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs, administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments and monitored patients progression back to health.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Pediatric ER Registered Nurse
University Of Chicago Medical Center
08.2011 - 09.2014
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort, treatments and safety of patients and families.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patients.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service area and monitored patients during procedures.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Purdue University North Central
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Oversaw work of BSN nursing students to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
General Pediatric Staff Nurse
University Of Chicago Medical Center
01.1983 - 04.1992
- Identified and managed common pediatric and adolescent illnesses by planning and implementing interventions and treatments.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for liver transplant, Kidney transplant, Bone Marrow transplant, Post-Op Cardiac surgery and various common pediatric diseases commonly found in pediatric patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2006
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05.2006
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment in caring for critically ill patients
- Extensive Pediatric Intensive Care experience
- Extensive experience in team lead roll
- Extensive experience in precepting new nurses and ECMO specialists
- Excellent Team Collaborator and team builder
- Excellent Patient and Family Advocate
- PALS, NRP, ACLS Certified
Timeline
ECMO Specialist Registered Nurse
University Of Chicago Medical Center
09.2014 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Purdue University North Central
01.2012 - 05.2014
Pediatric ER Registered Nurse
University Of Chicago Medical Center
08.2011 - 09.2014
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse
University Of Chicago Medical Center
04.1992 - 10.2014
General Pediatric Staff Nurse
University Of Chicago Medical Center
01.1983 - 04.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Lewis University
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