Staff Nurse providing patient care across behavioral health, correctional health, and long-term care settings. Delivers assessments, medication administration, wound care, specimen collection, and EMR documentation while reinforcing safety and care plans. Supports patients, families, and nursing teams through education, monitoring, and accurate clinical follow-through.
Work History
Staff Nurse
7 Years 11 Months
The Link-Option Center | 09.2018 - Current
Delivered nursing care in collaboration with psychiatrist to support patient treatment plans.
Perform wound care, specimen collection, and vital sign monitoring.
Executed wound care, conducted specimen collection, and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and health.
Maintain accurate patient documentation within electronic medical records.
Train and mentor newly hired nurses on nursing procedures and safety standards.
Trained and mentored newly hired nurses on procedures and safety standards to enhance team competency.
Doula Certified
Staff Nurse
1 Year 2 Months
Management Training Corporation | 07.2021 - 09.2022
Assess patient health through interviews, observation, and ongoing evaluations.
Maintained accurate electronic medical records and medication documentation, ensuring compliance and continuity of care.
Educate patients on disease prevention and self-care practices to promote independence.
Educated patients on disease prevention and self-care practices, enhancing patient independence.
Identified patient care needs and built strong relationships with patients and families to improve care.
Performed COVID-19 testing following established clinical protocols.
Medical Operational Supervisor
3 Years 2 Months
Grifols | 04.2018 - 06.2021
Supervised daily operational activities to ensure adherence to productivity and quality standards.
Supervised daily operational activities while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
Evaluated employee performance and implemented coaching and corrective action plans.
Managed operational metrics and prepared performance reports to inform leadership decision-making.
Facilitated team meetings to enhance communication and foster employee engagement.
Assisted with supply chain coordination and logistics management.
Supported customer service initiatives while promoting organizational goals.
Staff Nurse
2 Years 5 Months
Grifols | 11.2015 - 04.2018
Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine donor eligibility, ensuring safety and compliance.
Documented patient health information and monitored conditions to support timely interventions.
Delegated nursing assignments to support quality patient outcomes.
Provided education on healthy lifestyle practices to empower patients in managing their health.
Trained staff on nursing procedures, emergency protocols, and organizational policies.
Precepted nursing students and oriented newly hired nurses.
Staff Nurse
4 Months
Armor Correctional Health Services | 06.2015 - 10.2015
Administered medications and coordinated daily patient care to enhance patient recovery.
Implemented and documented physician orders to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
Developed and executed nursing care plans to improve inmate health and wellness outcomes.
Developed nursing care plans to promote inmate health and wellness.
Staff Nurse
8 Months
Wexford Correctional Health Services (Lake County Jail) | 10.2014 - 06.2015
Conducted patient assessments, documenting clinical findings to inform treatment decisions.
Performed wound care, collected specimens, and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Performed wound care, specimen collection, and vital sign monitoring.
Coordinated discharge planning and ensured continuity of care to support patient recovery.
Staff Nurse
3 Years 6 Months
Claridge House Nursing Home | 05.2011 - 11.2014
Managed patient care from admission through discharge.
Coordinated patient care from admission through discharge, ensuring continuity and quality of service.
Developed and implemented individualized care plans to address specific patient needs and improve outcomes.
Education
Practical Nursing Program - Nursing
Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, Wisconsin | 05.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, Wisconsin
No Degree - Doula
Wisdom Way | Chicago
Skills
Patient assessment & care planning
Medication administration & monitoring
Behavioral health nursing
Occupational health
Care coordination
Staff training & mentorship
Nursing leadership
Quality & safety compliance
Clinical documentation
Patient education
Staff scheduling
Performance management
Audit preparation
Incident investigation
Utilization management
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Management Training Corporation
07.2021 - 09.2022Read More
Staff Nurse
The Link-Option Center
09.2018 - CurrentRead More
Medical Operational Supervisor
Grifols
04.2018 - 06.2021Read More
Staff Nurse
Grifols
11.2015 - 04.2018Read More
Staff Nurse
Armor Correctional Health Services
06.2015 - 10.2015Read More
Staff Nurse
Wexford Correctional Health Services (Lake County Jail)
10.2014 - 06.2015Read More
Staff Nurse
Claridge House Nursing Home
05.2011 - 11.2014Read More
Gateway Technical College
Practical Nursing Program from Nursing
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Gateway Technical College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Wisdom Way
No Degree from Doula
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Doula
Provide continous emotional, physical, and informational support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum period.
Educate families on childbirth, comfort measures, breastfeeding, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
Advocate for client preferences while collaborating with healthcare providers to promote positive birth experiences.
Support informed decision-making and family-centered care.