Ilana Schaap
BSN, MSN, Critical Care RN
Blythewood,SC
Summary
Dedicated RN with 12+ years of professional experience and CCRN Certification. Committed to compassionately deliver excellent care to patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Languages
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Lexington Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients recovering from surgery in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
- Monitor patient vital signs, assess pain levels, and manage post-operative symptoms
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure smooth patient transitions from the operating room to the PACU
- Educate patients and their families on post-operative care and recovery
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Haaglanden Medical Center
7 2016 - 3 2019
- Provided patient care, performed assessment and interventions in a 16-bed ICU for trauma, neurology, cardiac arrest and postsurgical patients
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses and LPNs
- Cared for patients with various neurological disorders like strokes, aneurysms, vascular malformations, post angioplasty therapy, spinal cord injuries and traumatic head injuries
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments
- Explained health care issues to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices in a friendly and sympathetic manner
- Member of the Rapid Response Team
- Member of the peripheral IV team
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Lexington Medical Center
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Taking care of a variety of surgical patients
- Assuring quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations
- Promoting patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; provides education to patient, and family in a manner they can understand their condition, medications, and self-care skills, etc. and provides them ample opportunity to ask questions
- Maintaining a cooperative relationship among the health care team by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods
Family Nanny
Martin Family
10.2019 - 05.2020
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2018
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management in an unit with 6 IC and 6 CC beds
- Performed approved and prescribed diagnostic procedures based on patient’s clinical status
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Registered Nurse, ICU
Haaglanden Medical Center
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Assessed patients' condition, notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans
- Tracked and recorded urine output, blood pressure, oxygen levels and ICU devices attached to patient
- Monitored life support equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, transducer, pressure lines (including Intracranial Pressure), oxygen delivery devices, mechanical ventilators and pulse oximeter
- Coordinated patients' postdischarge treatment plans with physicians and nurses to promote continuity of medical care
- Assisted critical care physicians and residents with bedside invasive procedures
Registered Nurse, Trauma, Surgical, Vascular
Haaglanden Medical Center
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Reviewed postoperative orders and monitored patients' postoperative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Inserted intravenous lines and catheters, changed wound dressings and administered medications
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients
Registered Nurse, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics
Haaglanden Medical Center
11.2012 - 11.2013
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 8 patients daily
- Mentored nursing students to improve overall patient care
- Communicated with healthcare team members in order to deliver the best care
- Handled patient questions and kept accurate records while maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Registered Nurse, General Surgery
Red Cross Hospital Beverwijk
07.2012 - 10.2012
- Treated and monitored burn wounds and played a critical role in the assessment of emotional and psychological trauma
- Managed basic personal care for surgical patients
- Infection control
- Administered medications (IV, Sub-Q, etc.)
Education
Master of Science - Intensive Care Nursing
Leiden University
Leiden, The Netherlands 01.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Inholland University
Alkmaar, The Netherlands 09.2008 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Jan Arentsz & Willem Blaeu
Alkmaar, The Netherlands 09.2003 - 05.2008
Skills
ICU (Cardiovascular, Medical, Surgical, Neuro, Trauma)
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Lexington Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Lexington Medical Center
06.2020 - 04.2022
Family Nanny
Martin Family
10.2019 - 05.2020
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2018
Master of Science - Intensive Care Nursing
Leiden University
01.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, ICU
Haaglanden Medical Center
11.2014 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse, Trauma, Surgical, Vascular
Haaglanden Medical Center
11.2013 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics
Haaglanden Medical Center
11.2012 - 11.2013
Registered Nurse, General Surgery
Red Cross Hospital Beverwijk
07.2012 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Inholland University
09.2008 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Jan Arentsz & Willem Blaeu
09.2003 - 05.2008
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Haaglanden Medical Center
7 2016 - 3 2019
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