Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction.
Skills
Patient Condition Monitoring
Decision Making
Medication Administration
Patient Care Assessment
Attention to Detail
Preventive Healthcare
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Compassionate and Caring
Critical Thinking
Self-motivated and independent
Education
Chamberlain UniversityDowners Grove, ILExpected in 03/2022 – –Master of Science:Family Practice Nurse Practitioner - GPA:
Anticipate graduation March 2022, current GPA 3.52/4.0
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VAExpected in 05/2019 – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Graduated magna cum laude
Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos Hills, ILExpected in 05/2012 – –Associate of Arts:Nursing - GPA:
Graduated cum laude
Accomplishments
Nominated for Daisy Award May 2020
Work History
Sunrise Senior Living - Registered Nurse Saint Charles, IL, 10/2018 - Current
Provided direct patient care to 5-8 patients daily, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, COPD, diabetes and other conditions.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Trinity Health Corporation - Registered Nurse, ICU, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Berwyn, IL, 01/2014 - 07/2017
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Provided direct patient care to up to 7 or 8 patients daily, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
St. James Hospital - Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit City, STATE, 09/2012 - 12/2013
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Provided direct patient care for up to 8 patients daily, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Student member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Membership invite from Sigma Theta Tau International Phi Pi chapter
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