Dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in acute rehabilitation and medical-surgical nursing. Expertise in managing care for patients recovering from strokes, amputations, burns, spinal cord injuries, and major surgeries. Focused on enhancing patient independence and delivering quality care through effective collaboration and communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Chicago, Illinois
08.2024 - Current
Administered medications safely within nurse's scope of practice via oral, IV, intramuscular, PEG tubes, and NG tubes, ensuring compliance with protocols.
Delivered acute rehabilitation care to diverse patient population, ensuring optimal recovery in a 1-to-8 patient ratio.
LVAD device management, driveline care, and monitoring of hemodynamics.
Perform wound care and showers for burn patients.
Promote independence with ADLs through the use of adaptive equipment and techniques.
Contributed to the medical emergency response as a member of the ROC STAT team.
The Professional Nursing Advancement Program includes providing ongoing education and conducting nursing skill checkouts.
Summer Nurse Intern
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Chicago, Illinois
06.2023 - 07.2024
Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting significant changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
Conducted blood glucose tests, catheterizations, and bladder scans to facilitate accurate patient assessments.
Supported nursing staff in daily patient care tasks and ADLs, ensuring patient comfort and well-being.
Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity.
Assisted in transferring patients using adaptive equipment and overhead ceiling lifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2024
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification