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Caroline Spellman

Chicago

Summary

Compassionate experienced Registered Nurse with proficiency in precepting new nurses, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Skilled in clinical decision-making, communication, and ensuring safe, evidence-based nursing practice. Experienced in mentoring staff, coordinating workflow and contributing to data-driven quality improvement initiatives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago
10.2024 - Current

· Administer medications and monitor patient responses across diverse clinical populations.

· Act as HAI Champion leading competency validation, infection prevention initiatives, and CAUTI/CLABSI analysis.

· Serve as charge nurse supporting patient flow, staff allocation, and safety-focused decision-making.

· Precept new nurses by teaching clinical best practices, hospital protocols, and safe patient handling.

· Conduct patient and family teaching on diagnoses, treatment expectations, and discharge planning.

· Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans and optimize outcomes.

· Five-time daisy award nominee.

Manager

Ritas of Park Ridge
Park Ridge
06.2021 - 03.2023

· Oversaw daily store operations including staffing, scheduling, and customer service oversight.

· Managed workflow expectations during peak hours to maintain efficiency and product quality.

· Trained and onboarded new employees, ensuring consistent service standards and adherence to policy.

· Handled customer inquiries, resolved conflicts, and supported a positive team environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
05-2024

Skills

EMR proficiency (Epic)

Chart auditing & documentation accuracy

Acuity-based staff assignments

Charge-Nurse Trained

Palliative & pain management care

ADL support & assistance

Patient & family advocacy

Therapeutic and effective communication

Conflict resolution & de-escalation

Professional bedside manner

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - Current

Manager

Ritas of Park Ridge
06.2021 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Carthage College
Caroline Spellman