Silvia Munoz
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate Operating Room Registered Nurse recognized for ability to complete tasks efficiently and produce high-quality outcomes under pressure. Skilled in surgical assistance, patient monitoring, and infection control practices. Excel in fast-paced environments through strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. Ready to leverage specialized knowledge and soft skills to provide exceptional care in surgical and bedside settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
Chicago, IL
12.2022 - Current
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with invasive procedures.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Northshore Evanston Hospital Healthsystem
Evanston, IL
03.2018 - 11.2022
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Resurrection University
Chicago, IL04-2017
Skills
- Infection control measures
- Administering immunizations
- Patient education
- Medication Administration
- Health screening
- Complex patient cases
- Staff training
- Charge Nurse
Languages
Spanish
English
Certifications/License
04-2017
Certification
BLS (CPR/AED)-225416505616
Registered Nurse-041455091
Education
Chicago, IL
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
12.2022 - Current
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Northshore Evanston Hospital Healthsystem
03.2018 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Resurrection University