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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
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Susana Zermeno

Lyons,Illinois

Summary

Adaptable nurse demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 4 years of health care experience with patient care and advocacy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse

Loyola University Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
  • Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
  • Created appropriate assignments based on patient acuity, nursing experience and staffing for both shifts.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Loyola University Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
  • Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team. and then streamlined communication between nursing staff and physicians, ensuring timely intervention for urgent issues.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive education on medications, procedures, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing expert knowledge on cardiac monitoring techniques, medication administration protocols, and evidence-based interventions for common conditions seen in telemetry units.

Patient Care Technician

Loyola University Medical Center
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dominican University
River Forest, IL
05.2020

Skills

  • Staff Education and Training
  • Time Management
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Medication Administration
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

Daisy Award Nominee


Affiliations

  • Member of Sunshine Comittee

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

LVAD Super User

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Charge Nurse

Loyola University Medical Center
09.2022 - Current

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Loyola University Medical Center
09.2020 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Loyola University Medical Center
09.2019 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dominican University

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