Robert C. Uphues
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse seeking to use and apply learned skills and knowledge to assist the GI Lab in a nursing role. Proven to ably handle any medical emergency or situation, with the skill set to perform under pressure. Excellent interpersonal skills, and a hardworking nurse with a sense of purpose. Possess an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) and working towards a BSN.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GI Lab Registered Nurse
West Suburban Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recovered patients from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
- Inspected facilities and maintained excellent hygiene and safety by decontaminating equipment and sanitizing surfaces.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients in GI Lab, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse
Aperion Care
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care in post-hospital setting.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Assisted other members of the healthcare team with activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks, Changing linens and keeping patient rooms and other spaces clean and fresh.
- Assisted and provided exceptional care with wound care nurses to patients needing extensive wound care.
- Managed and monitored patients post dialysis for any adverse reactions or changes to patients
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate’s - Applied Science- Nursing
Morton College
Cicero, IL05.2018
Skills
- Operational Procedures
- Moderate Sedation Administration
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Endoscope Cleaning
Certification
Registered Nurse: Illinois Board of Nursing, License #041471343, Exp. 05/31/2024
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association, Exp. 02/25
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association, Exp. 02/25
Timeline
GI Lab Registered Nurse
West Suburban Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aperion Care
08.2019 - 03.2021
Associate’s - Applied Science- Nursing
Morton College
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