Zachary Rattunde
Northbrook, IL,IL
Summary
Compassionate Oakton College nursing student and certified nursing assistant at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital with four years of experience in oncology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
Oakton College
Des Plaines, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct thorough assessments of patient health status and reported findings effectively.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Support nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conduct thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
07.2021 - Current
- Assist patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and safety.
- Monitor vital signs, check blood sugar readings, obtain daily weights, monitor intake and output, and ensure accurate recording and reporting to nursing staff.
- Perform daily CHG baths for patients with central
- Collaborate with nurses and other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper patient care.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Utilize therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oakton College
Des Plaines, IL05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI05-2020
Skills
- Task prioritization
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Vital signs monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate and caring
- Infection control standards
- Clinical judgment
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider (CPR & AED)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Professional Working
Korean
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Nursing Student
Oakton College
08.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oakton College
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese
University of Wisconsin-Madison