Robin Alamar
The University of Chicago Medicine
Chicago,Illinois
1
Certification
41
years of professional experience
Compassionate Intensive Care RN with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. 30+ years experience as an effective patient advocate ensuring high standards of competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Proficient in handling stressful situations and directing clinical staff.
Work History
Staff Nurse
24 Years 9 Months- Provider of quality patient care on Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit.
- Expanded patient care with a critical care focus including care of the ventilated/comatose patient, maintenance and monitoring of extraventricular drains, ICP monitoring, post tPA assessment and monitoring.
- Frequent charge nurse duties. Oversee average of 12 patients per shift. Delegation of staff duties. Facilitate patient flow.
- Procedural assistance.
- Diagnostic assessments.
- Educate patient and family about patient condition, medications, treatments and procedures. Provide support as needed.
Staff Nurse
14 Years 4 Months- Provider of quality patient care on Neuroscience /ENT Unit.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, handling all aspects of treatment to include: patient assessment, medications, care of tracheotomies, maintaining drains & wound care. Notification of physician of change in patient condition.
- Frequent charge nurse duties. Oversaw average of 24 patients per shift.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Procedural assistance.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Field Nurse
1 Year- Assessment and care of patient condition while in their homes.
- Development of care plan; coordination and procurement of necessary services and equipment.
- Update, review and maintain required paperwork.
Supplementary Staff Pool/ Staff Nurse
1 Year 1 Month- Staff member of orthopaedic floor 6/86.
- Familiarization of orthopaedic routines such as traction, total hip precautions and rehabilitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Inducted to National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2003. Inducted to Sigma Theta Tau, 2003. Graduated with 4.0 GPA
Associate Degree - Applied Science, Nursing
Applied Science, Nursing. Graduated with Honors. Achieved inclusion to the Dean's List and President's List for GPA 3.5.
Skills
Neuroscience nurse expert
Qualified critical care nurse
Strong Assessment Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life
High level of autonomy
Customized Patient Teaching
Preceptor
Culturally sensitive
Personal Information
Registered Professional Nurse first obtained 1985. Licensed in state of Illinois.
Affiliations
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2003
Sigma Theta Tau, 2003 American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN), Member American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), Member
Additional Information
LICENSES
Registered Professional Nurse first obtained 1985.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 1984 to present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2003 to present
- CCRN certification, March 2010 to present
- CNRN certification, October 2000 to present
Timeline
Staff Nurse
The University of Chicago Medicine
01.2002 - CurrentRead More
Staff Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
09.1987 - 01.2002Read More
Field Nurse
At Home Health, Inc
08.1986 - 08.1987Read More
Supplementary Staff Pool/ Staff Nurse
West Suburban Hospital
07.1985 - 08.1986Read More
Triton College
Associate Degree from Applied Science, Nursing
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Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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