Semiratou Yolande Koba
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated BSN-RN with extensive clinical expertise and nursing knowledge aimed at enhancing patient outcomes. Recognized for a patient-centered approach, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety, efficacy, and collaboration within healthcare teams. Proven track record in delivering compassionate care while fostering a supportive environment for patients and colleagues. Prepared to contribute to a dynamic healthcare setting where quality care is the priority.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
Little Rock, AR
12.2021 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple states.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
- Administered medications and treatments with high degree of accuracy, ensuring patient safety and adherence to healthcare protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions, identifying changes and communicating effectively with healthcare providers.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs within the healthcare system to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Engaged with health care professionals to assess and refine patient care plans, ensuring effective implementation and evaluation.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms to determine abnormalities and facilitate necessary medical responses.
- Monitored and assessed pre and post cardiac surgical patients, promptly addressing changes that indicate the need for further medical assessment and intervention.
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses in high-acuity settings.
- Managed critical situations effectively by utilizing strong decision-making skills under pressure, ultimately ensuring patient safety.
Medical Surgical/Telemetry RN
Jackson Park hospital
Chicago, Illinois
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Created and implemented care plans based on patients' assessments and nursing diagnoses
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare team to provide optimum patient care
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, medications, pain management, procedures and treatments
- Administered medications and carried out orders by physicians using nursing knowledge, protocols and assessment-based judgement
- Recorded all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, and in the appropriate format
- Responded to life-saving based upon nursing standards and protocol
Home Health Aide
Handle with Care
Oak Brook, Illinois
06.2014 - 01.2018
- Provided companionship and assistance with daily care activities such as bathing, grooming, medication reminders, cooking, dressing and exercises
- Planned and escorted patients to appointments outside of the homes as needed
Resident Care Assistant
Custom Home Care (The Breakers)
Chicago
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living to patients at different levels of functioning
- Monitored for changes in patients to report, provided medication reminders, feedings, and escorting to appointments as needed
- Encouraged patients to participate in activities of diversion by providing appropriate options to individual clients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Oak Brook, Illinois05-2018
Bachelor of Health Sciences - undefined
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois06-2014
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Discharge planning
- Care plan development
- Chronic disease management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Medication administration
- Charting and clinical documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse: Illinois State Board of Nursing
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association
- NIHSS
- PALS
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
12.2021 - Current
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
05.2021 - 09.2022
Medical Surgical/Telemetry RN
Jackson Park hospital
10.2018 - 01.2021
Resident Care Assistant
Custom Home Care (The Breakers)
01.2015 - 04.2016
Home Health Aide
Handle with Care
06.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Health Sciences - undefined
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University