Accomplished Registered Nurse from UIC Medical Center, specializing in intensive care with expertise in hemodynamics monitoring and a proven ability to lead and educate. Demonstrates exceptional patient advocacy and collaboration, enhancing team efficiency and patient outcomes. Skilled in neurological monitoring and fostering professional development among peers.
*Develops, implements, and updates the patient's plan of care based on the ongoing assessment of the patient and input from the patient's family.
* Shares information and collaborates with other healthcare team members to promote effective patient care.
*Verifies and implements orders from a physician, physician assistant, and advanced practice nurse by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record
*Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Practice Act and provides support and feedback.
*Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession
*Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, and current standards of practice and clinical experiences for staff and students.
*Assumes the role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.
*Collaborates with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
*Serves as preceptor and/ or resource to other nursing, support staff, and students.
*Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/ development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
*other duties as assigned.
Certified in CPR/AED
Vitals monitoring
Documentation and reporting
Pulmonary assessments
IV setup
Shock symptom identification
Patient coping mechanisms
Specimen collection
Task and work prioritization
Diagnostic procedures
Condition assessment
Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
Sanitation
Family advocacy
Taking vitals
Point of care testing
Evaluations
Complex information interpretation
OSHA safety expert
Multitasking
Problem-solving abilities
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Patient Safety
Patient Education
Patient care planning
Self motivation
Infection Control
Medical Terminology
Professionalism
Cultural Competency
Adaptability
Biohazard Disposal
Patient discharging