Tricia Walker
Darien,IL
Summary
Healthcare practitioner with expertise in patient assessment, critical thinking, and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, optimizing patient care and safety. Committed to leveraging nursing skills to improve patient outcomes and elevate quality of care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
lifespace communities
Downers Grove
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to support timely interventions and improve health outcomes.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management and treatment plans.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient care processes and improve collaboration.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and procedures for quality assurance.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment and reduce infection rates.
RN
AdventHealth
Bolingbrook, IL
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for adverse reactions and side effects to ensure safety.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess clinical situations swiftly and accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create individualized treatment plans addressing specific patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and treatment plan adherence.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing optimal care and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained accurate, confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Darien
07.2012 - 07.2022
- Compounded and dispensed medications accurately, following standards for safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to verify medication orders and resolve billing discrepancies, improving medication accuracy.
- Educated patients on medication use and adherence to enhance compliance and overall health outcomes.
- Managed inventory to ensure timely restocking and organization of pharmacy shelves, facilitating efficient workflow.
- Administered vaccinations and maintained meticulous records for controlled substances.
Nursing Student
clinical rotation
Oak Brook, Illinois
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Completed over 1000 hours of clinical rotations in emergency, obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatry, and med-surg departments.
- Monitored vital signs and telemetry, delivering timely interventions that improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to design and implement patient care plans, enhancing individualized treatment.
- Advocated for patient rights and safety, fostering a supportive environment that facilitated recovery.
- Participated in nursing competency development initiatives to enhance overall care quality.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Briar of westmont
Westmont
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Cared for clients across diverse diagnoses including respiratory failure, diabetes, and Parkinson's disease.
- Conducted comprehensive vital signs assessments, ensuring timely responses to changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care, improving condition management and outcomes.
- Facilitated ambulation and physical therapy through structured exercise routines, enhancing mobility and recovery.
- Organized group activities to promote mental well-being and foster social interactions among patients.
Education
BSN -
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais05-2021
Bachelor of Science -
Benedictine University
Lisle05-2015
Associate of Science -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn12-2011
High School Diploma -
Downers Grove South
Downers Grove, IL05-2008
Skills
- Patient assessment skills
- Clinical documentation
- Medical terminology
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Effective time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Detail-oriented approach
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
RN
lifespace communities
08.2022 - Current
RN
AdventHealth
06.2022 - 09.2022
Nursing Student
clinical rotation
08.2019 - 05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Briar of westmont
08.2014 - 08.2015
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
07.2012 - 07.2022
BSN -
Olivet Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science -
Benedictine University
Associate of Science -
College of DuPage
High School Diploma -
Downers Grove South