To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN ICU
The University of Chicago Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator SICU & SSD
Mt. Sinai
03.2013 - Current
Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and Type staff.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
My. Sinai
06.2014 - 03.2022
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL
12.2009
Skills
Pharmacologic Intervention
Staff Performance Evaluation
Project Implementation
Crisis Prevention Intervention
Floor Assignments
Patient and Family Advocacy
Daily Audits
Operational Standards
Patient Care Planning
Patient Education
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Certification
Critical Care Registered Nurse, American Association of Critical Care Nurses - 05/2023
Timeline
Staff RN ICU - The University of Chicago Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit - My. Sinai
06.2014 - 03.2022
Clinical Nurse Coordinator SICU & SSD - Mt. Sinai
03.2013 - Current
Purdue University Calumet - Bachelor Of Science, Nursing
Joliet Junior College - Associate Degree In Nursing, Nursing
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