Regielyn Apellido
Orland Park,IL
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse II
University of Illinois At Chicago Health Sciences System Hospital
02.2025 - Current
- Provided guidance, direction, and coordination of care to other nursing staff and assistants.
- Assisted with orientation, training, and competency verification of new nurses and support staff.
- Maintained meticulous patient records in EPIC EHR and ensured accuracy and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated efficiently and effectively with pharmacists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to achieve ideal patient care plans.
Registered Nurse in Medical Surgical Unit
University of Illinois At Chicago Health Sciences System Hospital
08.2010 - 02.2025
- 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.
- Acted as the charge nurse, serving as a unit resource and handling patient assignments.
- Facilitated a smooth transition from Cerner to Epic as a superuser.
- Maintained current knowledge of unit policies, standards, and procedures.
Evening House Supervisor
Imperial Nursing Home
07.1998 - 11.2020
- 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
- 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 customer service, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills
- Competent in written and spoken Tagolog and Illongo dialect
- Precepting
Certification
- American Heart Association, ACLS, expires 03/2026
- American Heart Association, BLS CPR First Aid, expires 03/2026
- Illinois RN License, expires 05/2026
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II
University of Illinois At Chicago Health Sciences System Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse in Medical Surgical Unit
University of Illinois At Chicago Health Sciences System Hospital
08.2010 - 02.2025
Evening House Supervisor
Imperial Nursing Home
07.1998 - 11.2020
Rehabilitation Nurse
Windmill Nursing Home
11.1995 - 11.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint LaSalle; College of Nursing