Regielyn Apellido
Orland Park,IL
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse on a Medical Surgical Unit
University Of Illinois At Chicago Health Sciences
08.2010 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Demonstrated exceptional clinical knowledge, leadership, teamwork, and expertise.
- Served as a mentor for new charge nurses and employees, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Acted as the charge nurse, serving as a unit resource and handling patient assignments.
- Addressed staff, patient, and family concerns in the role of charge nurse.
- Collaborated with other health team members regarding patient care.
- Facilitated a smooth transition from Cerner to Epic as a superuser.
- Maintained current knowledge of unit policies, standards, and procedures.
Clinical Nurse II
University Of Illinois At Chicago Health Sciences
10.2008 - 08.2010
- Facilitated orientation and re-orientation for new hires and current employees.
- Served as an instructor for the annual Nursing Competency Marathon.
- Assisted with charting audits to ensure unit and staff compliance.
- Enforced unit and hospital policies to guarantee patient and staff safety.
Evening House Supervisor
Imperial Nursing Home
07.1998 - 11.2000
- Acted as a liaison and advocate for patients and family.
- Reviewed nursing staffing patterns, checked attendance, and revised the daily staffing schedule as necessary.
- Managed activities, nursing care, and execution of nursing and institution policies during the scheduled shift.
Rehabilitation Nurse
Windmill Nursing Home
11.1995 - 11.2000
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing personalized rehabilitation care plans.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Maximized patient recovery rates with targeted physical therapy exercises and mobility training.
- Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team and regularly coordinated patient care and team activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint LaSalle; College of Nursing
Bacolod City, Philippines03.1993
Skills
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Proficient with Epic and Cerner software
- Excellent attendance, customer service, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills
- Competent in written and spoken Tagolog and Illongo dialect
- Precepting
Certification
- American Heart Association/BLS CPR First Aid, expires 03/2024
- Illinois RN License, expires 05/2024
- American Heart Association/ACLS, expires 03/2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse on a Medical Surgical Unit
University Of Illinois At Chicago Health Sciences
08.2010 - Current
Clinical Nurse II
University Of Illinois At Chicago Health Sciences
10.2008 - 08.2010
Evening House Supervisor
Imperial Nursing Home
07.1998 - 11.2000
Rehabilitation Nurse
Windmill Nursing Home
11.1995 - 11.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint LaSalle; College of Nursing