Sade Mcfadden
Summary
Dedicated Operating Room Registered Nurse with over 10 years of progressive experience in the healthcare field and a strong foundation in perioperative nursing. Currently practicing in the OR department, I bring hands-on clinical expertise, strong critical thinking skills, and a collaborative leadership style to support safe, efficient surgical operations. My career path from Nursing Assistant to Associate Degree RN, and most recently, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, reflects a deep commitment to professional growth, patient-centered care, and lifelong learning. I am motivated, organized, and adaptable in fast-paced environments, with a proven ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, mentor colleagues, and contribute positively to unit operations and patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, operating room
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn
10.2025 - Current
- Supported infection control practices to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Engaged with patients and families, offering emotional support and guidance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
Hazel Crest
09.2015 - 10.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Documented patient information accurately in health records.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care delivery.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue Unversity Northwest
Hammond, IN08-2026
Certificate - Operating Room/scrub School
Scrub School-additional Training
Chicago Heights, IL02-2026
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Electronic medical records
- Care planning
- Quality improvement
- Managing deadlines
Timeline
RN, operating room
Advocate Christ Medical Center
10.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
09.2015 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue Unversity Northwest
Certificate - Operating Room/scrub School
Scrub School-additional Training