Peggy Janus
Chicago,IL
Summary
Competent and compassionate registered nurse with proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and enhance productivity. Vast experience providing care to diverse patient populations in various settings including critical care and specializing in pediatrics. Looking to continue to grow and enhance my skills with new experiences.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance
Wilmette, IL
10.2023 - Current
- Ensure staff adherence to department and system-wide policies and procedures.
- Facilitate orientation, competencies, and skills validation processes for new staff.
- Support a safe environment for patients and staff by ensuring compliance with all safety training and certifications.
- Work with management team to implement process changes and staff education.
- Promote a pleasant and professional environment.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance
Wilmette, IL
02.2020 - Current
- Provide patient care primarily in the Immediate Care Center, with experience in the Lab and Infusion Center.
- Administer medications, perform blood draws, and insert IV catheters in accordance with physician orders.
- Advocate for the rights and needs of pediatric patients, ensuring a child-friendly healthcare environment.
- Initiate emergency interventions when necessary to stabilize a patient's condition prior to transfer or admission to the hospital setting.
- Assist with maintaining inventory of supplies and medication supply utilization.
- Oversee department scheduling and make swift adjustments when unexpected needs occur.
Pediatric Nurse Clinician II
Advocate Children’s Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
02.1996 - 02.2020
- Provided direct nursing care to pediatric patients in a hospital setting.
- Facilitated communication between families, doctors, and other healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team and used critical thinking to provide optimal patient care and improve patient outcomes.
- Coordinated, tasked, and supervised nurses based on staffing requirements.
- Provided ongoing education to staff and completed daily audits to ensure patient safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL05.2000
Skills
- Clinical care and judgment
- Critical care
- Electronic clinical documentation
- Pain management
- Medical knowledge
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team player
- Flexibility
- Leadership
Certification
- RN, Registered Nurse, 05/00, Present
- APHON, American Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Nurse, 02/15, Present
- CPN, Certified Pediatric Nurse, 01/18, Present
- PALS, Pediatric Advance Life Support, 01/01, Present
- BLS/CPR, Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, 01/01, Present
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance
10.2023 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance
02.2020 - Current
Pediatric Nurse Clinician II
Advocate Children’s Hospital
02.1996 - 02.2020
- RN, Registered Nurse, 05/00, Present
- APHON, American Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Nurse, 02/15, Present
- CPN, Certified Pediatric Nurse, 01/18, Present
- PALS, Pediatric Advance Life Support, 01/01, Present
- BLS/CPR, Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, 01/01, Present
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Elmhurst College
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