William Pulgarin
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in medical-surgical, stepdown, and critical care settings, with strong skills in patient monitoring, care coordination, patient education, and clinical documentation. Experienced in assessing changes in patient condition, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote continuity of care, improve outcomes, and reduce avoidable hospitalizations. Recognized for effective communication, leadership, mentoring new staff, and a strong commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
IU Health West Hospital
Avon, IN
01.2026 - Current
- Evaluated patients, identified complications, and coordinated treatment with critical care team to enhance patient outcomes.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care to ensure comprehensive treatment for assigned patients.
- Advocated for patients' rights and values, fostering a supportive and respectful care environment.
Travel Registered Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Conducted thorough assessments and evaluations of patients' health conditions, delivering comprehensive nursing services.
- Coordinated communication among healthcare team members to enhance quality of patient care.
- Monitored and ensured compliance with laws and regulations governing nursing practice in travel nurse duties.
Observation/Stepdown RN
Northwestern LFH
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Monitored patients in observation and stepdown units, tracking vital signs and lab results to identify early signs of deterioration, enhancing patient safety.
- Developed individualized care plans, facilitating smooth transitions from higher acuity areas to lower levels of care, improving patient outcomes.
- Mentored new staff on monitoring protocols and nuances of stepdown care, contributing to improved quality of care and team competency.
Neuro ICU RN
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided specialized care in a high-acuity neuro ICU, focusing on neurological assessments and advanced monitoring.
- Mentored new team members and collaborated with specialists to create tailored care plans for neuro patients.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced safety and streamlined neuro critical care processes.
Cardiac/Tele/Stroke RN
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed tele-monitoring and rapid interventions for cardiac and stroke cases, ensuring timely responses that enhanced patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with specialized teams to streamline acute care delivery and ensure seamless patient transfers.
- Maintained accurate records in EPIC to support effective patient handoffs and enhance continuity of care.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, ILMaster of Science - Nursing Informatics
Chamberlain University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Clinical Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Nursing Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Care Coordination
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
IU Health West Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
08.2025 - 11.2025
Observation/Stepdown RN
Northwestern LFH
01.2021 - 06.2025
Neuro ICU RN
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
Cardiac/Tele/Stroke RN
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Chamberlain University