Dependable, Compassionate patient-focused Registered Professional Nurse with 14 years of experience in providing a variety of medical care to improve patients’ quality of life, safety, and well-being. A dynamic leader and team player with extensive clinical skills. Strives well in rapidly changing environments while exceeding expectations and meeting deadlines. Experienced in optimizing clinical workflows to increase efficiency and managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
District Nurse Manager
Chicago Public School
03.2017 - Current
Responsible for the professional development, supervision and evaluations of Certified School Nurses, Health Service nurses, and Licensed Practical Nurses serving Chicago Public Schools
Supports services and resources related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Advocate Christ Hospital, surg Float RN
08.2023 - 02.2024
Assumes primary responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients on telemetry and med-surg unit as a Float nurse
Provides holistic care to patients with various health problems on both Telemetry and Med Surgical units
Certified in Advanced cardiovascular life support
Collaborates with all professional staff to ensure that safety, rights, and outstanding health care is provided.
Nursing
Fastaff
Nurse
Agency Travel
04.2020 - 09.2021
Professional Registered Nurse
PRN
Working, and contract aasignments as a travel nurse
Provides holistic care to patients with various health problems on both Telemetry and Med Surgical units
Experienced with a variety of computerized charting systems
Assumes primary responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients.
Telemetry Charge Nurse
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
09.2013 - 03.2017
Assumes primary responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients on telemetry unit
Provides holistic care for patients on certified Stroke unit
Certified in Advanced cardiovascular life support
Collaborates with all professional staff to ensure that safety, rights, and outstanding health care is provided.
Registered Nurse
Alden Princeton Rehabilitation Center
03.2013 - 09.2013
Provides holistic care for patients including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients
Delegates certified nursing assistants to ensure that patient daily living activities are met
Collaborates with all professional staff concerning pertinent observation regarding patient
Primary advocate for patients to ensure that their safety and rights are maintained.
Agency Registered Nurse
Nursing PRN
01.2013 - Current
Provides health care in a variety of prestigious hospitals in Illinois as a Professional Registered Nurse working per deim and contract
Provides holistic care to patients with various health problems on both Telemetry and Med Surgical units
Experienced with a variety of computerized charting systems
Assumes primary responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients
Advocate for all patients to ensure that safety, rights, and outstanding health care is provided.
Medical/Surgical
Jackson Park Hospital
12.2010 - 01.2013
Telemetry RN , Assumes primary responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients including being charge nurse
Provides holistic care to patients with various health problems including mental illness, CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certified to care for agitated patients with history of mental illness
Collaborates with all professional staff concerning pertinent observation regarding patient condition to ensure that safe and optimal health care is provided
Advocate for all patients to ensure that safety, rights, and outstanding health care is provided
Experienced with computerized charting
RN Supervisor
Manor Care Nursing Rehabilitation
10.2010 - 12.2012
Provided holistic care to geriatric Alzheimer patients including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients
Supervised certified nursing assistants to ensure that patient daily living activities were met
Collaborated with all professional staff concerning pertinent observation regarding patient condition and intervened safely and appropriately
Advocated for patients to ensure that their safety and rights were maintained.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Educator
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
08.2005 - 05.2010
Certification
BLS/CPR/ACLS| American Heart Association| Valid
BLS Certified Instructor
Skills
Leadership Skills
Critical Thinking
Clinical Judgment
Conflict Resolution
Advanced Clinical Skills
Compassionate Care
Work Preference
Work Type
Part Time
Work Location
Hybrid
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsPaid sick leave401k matchWork from home option
Timeline
Advocate Christ Hospital, surg Float RN
08.2023 - 02.2024
Master of Science - Nursing Educator
Lewis University
08.2020 - Current
Nurse
Agency Travel
04.2020 - 09.2021
District Nurse Manager
Chicago Public School
03.2017 - Current
Telemetry Charge Nurse
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
09.2013 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse
Alden Princeton Rehabilitation Center
03.2013 - 09.2013
Agency Registered Nurse
Nursing PRN
01.2013 - Current
Medical/Surgical
Jackson Park Hospital
12.2010 - 01.2013
RN Supervisor
Manor Care Nursing Rehabilitation
10.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chicago State University
08.2005 - 05.2010
Nursing
Fastaff
Professional Registered Nurse
PRN
BLS/CPR/ACLS| American Heart Association| Valid
BLS Certified Instructor
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