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Rebecca Harder

Joliet,IL

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with four years of experience delivering top-notch care to patients on a high-acuity Oncology/Medical-Surgical unit. Proven leader skillful in providing education, maximizing patient comfort, and prioritizing patient needs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, IL
09.2020 - Current
  • Utilizes critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Proficiently assesses cardiac monitor rhythms and EKGs
  • Advocates for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Provides comprehensive care to oncology patients including the administration of chemotherapy agents.
  • Trains and mentors new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, IL
06.2018 - 09.2020
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
  • Ensured patient safety by adhering to fall prevention protocols.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Smith Crossing
Orland Park, IL
07.2014 - 06.2018
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN
12-2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
05-2020

Skills

  • SBAR communication
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Physical assessments
  • Culturally-sensitive care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Illinois 2020-Current
  • Certified Nursing Assistant 2014
  • CPR, American Red Cross, renewed 2024
  • Oncology Nursing Society, renewed 2024

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Silver Cross Hospital
09.2020 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Silver Cross Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Smith Crossing
07.2014 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University Northwest

Associate of Science - Nursing

Joliet Junior College
Rebecca Harder