Paula V. Anton
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate and hardworking Registered Nurse with 2.5 years of experience, committed to deliver excellent patient care through effective communication, impeccable prioritization and time management skills. Efficiency-driven leader focused on developing strong relationships with patients, their families and the healthcare team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedics/Neurosurgery Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
04.2024 - Current
- Provided timely and safe pain management to patients.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, infection control discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Acute Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Provided holistic patient-centered care to diverse population, including but not limited to stroke, neuromuscular disorders, orthopedics, organ transplant, cardiovascular diseases and cancer patients.
- Assisted patients in obtaining optimal function and health by conducting thorough clinical assessments and implementing well-thought care plans with a focus on patient safety and fall prevention
- Advocated for patients and families by effectively communicating care preferences to the interdisciplinary team
- Effectively managed charge nurse duties while providing direct patient care for up to seven patients
- Trained new nurses and students in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Caregiver
Independent People Homecare
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Administered medication, monitored and assessed the well-being of patients
- Documented daily patient activities and shared weekly progress with the healthcare team and families
- Assisted patients with debilitating chronic conditions in their day-to-day life
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
Education
Graduate-Entry Master of Nursing Science -
The University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Political Sciences
University of Oradea
Oradea, Romania07.2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound Care & Assessment
- Mobility Assistance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Ostomy and G Tube Care
- Urinary Intermittent Catheterization
- Dependable and Responsible
Languages
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Licenses
Registered Nurse (RN) License: 041506012, Illinois Board of Nursing, expires 5/31/2024
American Heart Association BLS Certification, expires 08/2024
Timeline
Orthopedics/Neurosurgery Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
04.2024 - Current
Acute Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center
05.2021 - 04.2024
Caregiver
Independent People Homecare
01.2015 - 10.2017
Graduate-Entry Master of Nursing Science -
The University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Political Sciences
University of Oradea
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