Provide support to physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees during EPIC implementation
Registered Nurse
The Springs at Monarch Landing
01.2014 - 04.2017
Directly responsible and accountable for the nursing care of Community residents along with supervising, nursing personnel including LPNs and Resident Assistants
Initiate and maintain the resident’s clinical records in accordance with procedures
Complete transfer and discharge records as needed along with other required forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc
Provides and document observations and delivery of care according to established guidelines
Evaluate responses to interventions and the effectiveness of the plan of care
Notifies attending physician, family and members of the neighborhood team upon significant changes in the resident’s condition
Actively participates in Care Plan conferences, neighborhood team meetings, and other meetings as required
Medical Record Abstractor
Access Community Health Network
01.2013 - 01.2014
Enter sensitive medical data from paper medical record into EPIC medical record system
Develop and maintain relationships, with clinical managers and staff to facilitate medical records while scheduling time to enter data at the health center with flexibility around clinic schedules
RN Case Manager
Residential Homehealth
05.2017 - 11.2024
Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients.
Registered Nurse
Provider Preferred Health
01.2012 - 01.2013
Provide in-home client care, documentation, and communication with the physicians
Performed a variety of clinical tasks consisting of but not limited to head to toe assessments, wound care, medication dispensing, PTT/INR monitoring, safety and patient education
Certified Nurse Assistant
Assisting Hands Home Care
01.2011 - 01.2012
Provide care and assistance with daily activities, companionship, light housekeeping, documentation, and support to hospice patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Resurrection University
Oak Park, IL
05.2012
Associate in Science -
Triton College
River Grove, IL
05.1998
Certification
IL RN License, 10/12
EPIC Support Trainer, 08/12
Certified Nurse Assistant, 08/10
Student Nurse Clinical Experience
Holy Family Medical Center, Medical Surgical, Not Provided, Des Plaines, IL, Not Provided, Spring 2011, Provided extensive wound care, ventilator weaning, suctioning, tracheotomy care, medication administration through IV and PEG tube., Insertion of Foley Catheter, heart monitor placement.
Loyola Medical Center, Pediatrics, Not Provided, Maywood, IL, Not Provided, Fall 2011, Cared for children with Cerebral Palsy, cancer, Muscular Dystrophy, and epilepsy., Administered internal feedings and medication.
MacNeal Hospital, Psychiatrics, Not Provided, Berwyn, IL, Not Provided, Summer 2011, Audited addiction counseling group sessions, facilitated group activities, and learned therapeutic communication., Witnessed and prepped patients for electroshock therapy.
Resurrection Medical Center, Obstetrics, Not Provided, Chicago, IL, Not Provided, Summer 2011, Provided Postpartum care of newborn and mother, immunizations, assisted in room set up for labor and delivery., Oversaw admittance and discharge of mothers, observed epidural and medication administration.
West Suburban Medical Center, Rehabilitation, Not Provided, Oak Park, IL, Not Provided, Fall 2010, Delivered Patient care on step down and telemetry units, reviewed charts; provided care and treatment options, post operation care, heart monitor placement on patients, observed care conferences.
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