Aracely Munoz
Chicago
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience delivering comprehensive care in a high volume medical surgical unit. Proven ability to thrive in fast paced environments with experience serving as a charge nurse, coordinating patient flow and ensuring safe patient care. Essential participant in the launch of a Short Stay Unit and actively involved in fall reduction initiatives that helped improve patient safety and outcomes. Known for excellent communication, critical thinking and flexibility- well prepared to bring strong clinical skills and a collaborative spirit to a travel nursing position in California.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to a 6:1 patient ratio on a 32 bed unit
- Performed head-to-toe assessments, administered medications, IVs. tube feeds and wound care per protocol
- Managed pre and post operative patients with varying conditions including Diabetes, CHF, COPD, surgical wounds and infections
- Served as a charge nurse on a rotating basis, coordinating staff assignments, admissions and discharges.
- Collaborated in the development and launch of a new Short Stay Unit to improve patient flow and reduce ER wait times on a high volume medical surgical floor.
- Participated in a unit based fall prevention initiative, contributing to a measurable decrease in patient falls enhanced rounding, risk assessments and patient education.
- Gained specialized training in Aquaablation therapy for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), assisting in the perioperative care and monitoring of post procedure patients.
Supplemental Instruction Leader
Saint Xavier University
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed weekly peer-assisted study sessions for Chemistry students in order to improve student retention and success within targeted historically difficult courses.
- Organized review sessions before exams to help students prepare effectively and reduce test anxiety levels.
- Facilitated peer-led study groups to promote collaborative learning and increase subject matter comprehension.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
3700 W 103rd St05-2020
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration (PO, IV, IM, subcutaneous)
- Pain assessment and management
- Wound care and dressing changes
- IV therapy and central line care
- NG tube and PEG tube care
- Foley catheter insertion and care
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Blood transfusion and administration
- EKG/telemetry monitoring
- Isolation protocols and infection control
- Ostomy care and education
- CBI/PD care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Supplemental Instruction Leader
Saint Xavier University
01.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
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