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Christine Belen

Algonquin

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Pearl of Elgin, excelling in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to advocate for patient needs and implement effective care plans. Skilled in critical thinking and emergency response, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure situations while maintaining compliance with healthcare standards.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resgistered Nurse

Pearl of Elgin
Elgin
11.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.

Registered Nurse

Crescent Care Health and Wellness Center
Elgin
08.2017 - 11.2021
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

PCU-Mary Johnston College of Nursing
Manila, Philippines
03-1990

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Electronic medical records
  • Infection control procedures
  • Care plan development
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Quality assurance compliance
  • Emergency response
  • Patient education
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Wound care
  • IV and venipuncture certified
  • Precepting
  • Gastroenteral nutrition education
  • Trauma recovery
  • Family education
  • Hospice care
  • Medical screening
  • Family and patient support
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Documentation and charting
  • Rehabilitation support
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Licensed RN
  • Home visits
  • Direct nursing care
  • Chest pain management
  • Patient monitoring
  • Life-sustaining machines
  • High level of autonomy
  • At-risk patient care
  • HIPAA education
  • Patient discharge
  • Administering immunizations
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Gastrostomy tube care
  • Acute care expertise
  • Complex Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • assigned to charge, supervised staff, assignments, nursing problem that arise, patient family related , building maintenance issues.
  • infection Prevention expert for short period of time
  • in charge of Infusion education during skills fair
  • Trauma /Urology/ Surgical unit nurse in North western Memorial Hospital
  • Telemetry Nurse @ Northern Illinois medical Center
  • Medical Floor Nurse @ Weiss Memorial Hospital
  • Barriatric/ Surgical Nurse @ Alexian Brothers Hospital
  • Medical ICU manager in MAry Johnston Hospital Manila

Certification

  • IV Infusionist in Advocate Home Health
  • CPR
  • ACLS/BCLS

Timeline

Resgistered Nurse

Pearl of Elgin
11.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Crescent Care Health and Wellness Center
08.2017 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

PCU-Mary Johnston College of Nursing

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