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Rebecca Gottis

Rebecca Gottis

Naperville,Illinois

Summary

Experienced registered nurse with a strong background in various clinical settings, including PCU, Ortho-Neuro, Medical-Surgical, and ICU units. Skilled in mentoring and precepting new and experienced hires. Keen ability to assess client conditions and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Expertise in providing personalized medical attention efficiently while upholding best practices. Seeking transition to charge nurse role to expand knowledge and enhance patient care, and foster cohesive team structure. Interested in providing operational support. Dedicated healthcare background in high-stress environments. Ready to utilize leadership skills to ensure team success and maintain compliance with medical standards.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Rush Copley Hospital
2000 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL
11.2022 - Current
  • Managed 4-8 patients daily in a step-down or critical care scenario.
  • Assisted with staffing of a 36-bed unit to facilitate appropriate patient ratios.
  • 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.
  • Participated in Rush Copley's Nurse Professional Practice Committee and implemented individualized learning plans after evaluation of incident reports.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.

Student Nurse

Alden Estates Naperville
Naperville
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided care in a memory-care unit and aided in the administration of medication, planning care, and implementing care plans
  • Assistance for elderly/disoriented individuals and observed how to determine trends in care for non-verbal patients.
  • Provided care for elderly individuals and provided care that was cognizant of specific risk factors
  • Provided post-mortem care and offered emotional support to the family
  • Completed medication reconciliation and administered therapies when appropriate
  • Monitored the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff

Student Nurse

Rush Copley Medical Center
Rush, Copley
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Rendered assistance to supervising nurses and gained knowledge about best practices on a medical-surgical unit
  • Assisted with the administration of medications, plans of care and utilized appropriate interventions for clients on an individualized basis
  • Assess client conditions and appropriately plan care
  • Helped to manage care for post-operative clients
  • Provided support and comfort to patients with injuries or debilitating conditions
  • Provided culturally-competent and patient-centered care to patients
  • Administered medications as ordered and assisted with physician-led procedures
  • Monitored telemetry and responded to codes
  • Collaborated with staff and physicians
  • Learned how to appropriately chart and utilize electronic resources
  • Used electronic medication administration records to catalog appropriate times to provide pharmacological therapies

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN
12-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen University
Aurora, IL
12-2021

Skills

  • Documentation and Electronic Charting
  • Medication Administration
  • HIPPA Compliance
  • Therapy and Intervention Maintenance
  • Procedural Assistance
  • IV Administration
  • Medication Management and Reconciliation
  • Teamwork
  • Outgoing and Friendly
  • Time Management and Staffing Experience
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Wound care

Accomplishments

  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced inpatient unit compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Member of Rush Copley Education Committee.
  • Member of Rush Copley Nurse Professional Practice Committee.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in hospital procedures and protocol to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Member of Rush Copley Patient Acuity Committee.
  • Collaborated with team of twenty-five in the development of the ICA Telemetry Quality Improvement Initiative 2024.
  • Daisy Award Winner February 2024.

Certification

Nursing Licensure, 02/01/22. Renewed February 2024.

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Additional Information

I have worked in my current position for approximately two and a half years and feel ready to move into a clinical leadership position to help foster and develop my professional growth. Precepting new hires, assisting with scheduling, and working as an interim charge nurse make me desire growth in this field.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Rush Copley Hospital
11.2022 - Current

Student Nurse

Alden Estates Naperville
09.2021 - 12.2021

Student Nurse

Rush Copley Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University Northwest

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen University
Rebecca Gottis
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