In previous experience in inpatient behavioral health hospitals, adult unit was core unit, but works well with diverse patient population among adolescent units and child unit to foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinations with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Currently working in an alternative high school, fostering relationships with students that need a non-traditional experience or a more focused education compared to traditional.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
East Aurora School District 131
Aurora, IL
08.2024 - Current
East Aurora Extension Campus
Develop emergency care plans for students with medical concerns.(Asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, epilepsy.)
Communicates to parents, or EMS, in emergency medical situations.
Assess and treat wounds. (Gym class, physical altercations, and out-of-school injuries)
Administered medications in a timely manner.
Understands and follows district policies regarding students during medical situations and emergencies.
Assists in the maintenance of immunization and physical health records.
Maintains communication with the appropriate school personal to meet student specific health needs.
Registered Nurse
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
Hoffman Estates, IL
11.2020 - 01.2024
Administered medications and treatment to patients, and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for all new admissions.
Documented patient information obtained from the interview concerning symptoms, medications, and prior treatments.
Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans, and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded it to the correct personnel for review.
Experienced in and floated to all adolescent units and child units, as needed.
Assess patients in active withdrawal, and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Maintaining inventory standards for medicines, controlled drugs, and narcotics.
Restraint techniques.
Registered Nurse
Streamwood Behavioral Health Systems
Streamwood, IL
01.2019 - 10.2021
Same as Alexian Brother's Behavioral Health
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
08-2018
Skills
Diabetes management
Asthma management
Epilepsy management
Nursing staff leadership (experience as charge nurse)
Lab result interpretation
Admission assessments
Discharge coordination
IM and SUBQ administration
Precepting new nurses
Taking vitals
Leading group
Mental status assessments
Medication administration
Restraint techniques
Urine drug screen collection
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Proficient computer skills
Proficient phone communication
Affiliations
I love to play sports, eat healthy, and prioritize healthy sleep hygiene! I can meet the demands of an unexpected physical nature.