VANESSA ZUNIGA
CHICAGO,IL
Summary
Registered nurse with 6 years of experience delivering high-quality patient care and fostering strong relationships with patients and families. Skilled in prioritizing, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions to achieve optimal outcomes. Committed to ongoing professional development to enhance nursing knowledge and competencies.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Misericordia
Chicago, Illinois
10.2020 - 08.2026
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify needs and prioritize nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Village RN Trainer
Misericordia
Chicago, Illinois
09.2023 - 05.2026
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Dominican University
05-2020
ASSOCIATE -
Wilbur Wright
05-2018
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Communication
- Bi-lingual in english and Spanish
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Team collaboration
- G-tube care
- Catheter care
- First aid and CPR
- Charting and documentation
- Lab specimen collection
- Precepting
- Direct nursing care
- Patient advocacy
- Case management
- Geriatric treatment
- Mental health care
- Diabetes management
- Vaccine administration
- Crisis management
- Phlebotomy
Certification
- BLS - American Heart Association
- Prevention First - Crisis Prevention Institute
- Mandated Reporter - DCFS
- IDHS RN Trainer
Accomplishments
- Misericordia Heart of Mercy 2023 Employee Service Award
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Village RN Trainer
Misericordia
09.2023 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse
Misericordia
10.2020 - 08.2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Dominican University
ASSOCIATE -
Wilbur Wright