Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Police Officer with over 13 years of service enforcing rules and authority for good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going beyond call of duty. Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Work History
Registered Professional Nurse
MCC Health Care Services, Inc
01.2013 - Current
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Police Peace Officer
City Of Chicago -Department Of Police
09.2010 - Current
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Registered Professional Nurse
Alden Princeton Nursing Home
01.2012 - 07.2013
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Nursing Supervisor
Midwest Most Caring Company, Inc
01.2004 - 01.2010
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 40 nurses and support personnel.
Respire Worker
Metropolitan Family Services
01.2006 - 05.2006
Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
02.2024
Master of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
07.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Harry S. Truman
Chicago, IL
07.2010
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Richard J. Daley College
Chicago, IL
04.2003
Skills
Project Implementation
Home Visits
Patient and Family Advocacy
Crisis Prevention Intervention
Care Plan Development
Patient Care Planning
Patient Admission
Staff Supervision
Feeding Pumps Understanding
Tracheostomy Care
Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
Wound Care
Family Education
Fingerprinting
Evidence Preservation
Accident Scene Management
Court Testimony
File and Records Management
Reviewing Body Camera Footage
Department Accreditation Procedures
Traffic and Mostorists Monitoring
Arrest Techniques
Emergency Management
Conflict De-Escalation
Drug Laws Enforcement
Mobile Surveillance
Search and Seizure Procedures
De-Escalation Techniques
Psychological Assessments Understanding
Domestic Violence Prevention
Crime Reduction
Patrol Procedures
Report Writing
Crime Scene Processing
Sex Crimes Training
Control Crowd
Accomplishments
Decoration for “Best Employee” at MCC Health Care Services, Inc
Decoration for “Best Attendance" [no call offs/tardiness] in a single year at MCC Health Care Services, Inc
Numerous Chicago Police Honorable Awards
An American Red Cross Nominee
Chicago Police Department -Live Saving Award
Earned a Life Saving Award Medal by Peers
Valid & Active Illinois Nursing License
Numerous City of Chicago Department Commendations
Issued over 3,000 Traffic Citations in a Single Calendar Year
Temporarily Appointed as a Field Training Officer (FTO)
Certification
License in Field Sobriety Test and DUI Procedures
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) for the City of Chicago Police Department
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)
Law Enforcement Medical and Rescue Training (LEMART) Certification
Occupational Exposure to Disease Certification
Licensed Foster Parent in Illinois
Swimming, gardening, pet playing
I love playing with my little poodles: Insanity, Anubis, and minime bring me joy and distress my mind. Physical exercise and gardening maintain me in shape.
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