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)
Ventilation (Dräger)
CVVH (Dirinco)
Rapid Response Team
Peripheral IV Team
Effective Communication
Leading nursing staff and students
Team player
Preceptor
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