Cindy Hoglund
Naperville,IL
Summary
Registered Nurse and respected health care professional, complemented by over 34 years of practical experience in two of Chicago’s leading hospitals. Specializing in Neonatal care, at the severest levels, specific strengths are reflected in an ability to handle crisis situations, provide the utmost in modern and nurturing care, and significantly contribute to the overall team effort with respect to patient care and family concerns.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bolingbrook Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Chiropractic Assistant
BUCHAR FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
04.2023 - 09.2023
Staff Nurse, NICU
EDWARD HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES
01.2002 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: A Level II neonatal facility, it is one of the largest such units in a community hospital setting.
- Responsible for assessing and planning the care of high risk neonates, work closely with various medical disciplines in providing leading-edge treatment to meet patients with special needs
- Assisted physician with UA/UCVC placement, lumbar punctures, exchange transfusions and minor surgical procedures
- Administer IV, PO, NG/OG and IM medications, checking carefully that pre-measured prescribed doses are in accordance with predetermined procedural requirements
- Practiced safe hygiene procedures as reflected in regular infant bathing and dressing changes
- Worked closely with parents and family in interpreting medical terminology often used by attending physicians, resulting in a clearer understanding of diagnosis and treatment course of action
- Assisted with delicate family issues, and engage the services of other hospital professional staff, e.g. Special Services, Family Counseling
- Instructed parents on care for infants with special needs in the home environment, such as oxygen therapy at home, medications (dosage and administration), NG feeding, and operation of specialized equipment
- Served as preceptor for student nurses during their clinical rotations, introducing them to best practices, equipment operation, and standard procedures
Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse, NICU
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
01.1991 - 01.2002
- Company Overview: A Level II 50-bed unit equipped to care for neonatal infants, with a designed patient to staff ratio of 21. The facility services a significant portion of the Chicago metropolitan area.
- Assumed the primary role of assisting with patient care, also responsible for training and staffing needs during rotating shifts
- Assigned patient load of nursing staff to ensure continual and equitable coverage with specific consideration given to match areas of professional expertise with special needs of the patient.
- Coordinated professional staff needs as unit demanded, and directed ancillary staff as circumstances required.
- Accompanied at-risk infants being transferred by air or ground to and/or from affiliated hospitals for those infants requiring Level III care.
- Frequently requested to attend high risk deliveries.
- Properly prepared infants for surgery, ensuring a clean and sterile environment.
- Trained new staff RN’s, student nurses and nursing synthesis students (interns).
- Cross-trained to provided supplemental assistance (if needed) in Pediatric Intensive Care, newborn, and special care nurseries
Patient Care Aide - Neonatal Unit (Part-time during Nursing School)
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Foster G. McGraw Hospital
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Cleaned equipment and supplies to provide a sterile, clean environment
- Performed general duties related to transportation of patient specimens to lab for analysis, and ensuring that supplies on assigned unit were properly stocked, labeled, and made ready
- Took ongoing measurements relating to abdominal girth, chest circumference, head circumference, length and weight
Aide (Part-time during high school and junior college)
SCOTTISH RETIREMENT HOME
01.1983 - 01.1989
- Assisted in kitchen preparation of meal for residents
- Frequently interacted with geriatric residents, attending to special needs and providing companionship in a sociable manner
Education
Associates Degree in Applied Science - Nursing
MORTON COLLEGE
Cicero, IL01.1991
Certificate - Surgical Technology
TRITON COLLEGE
River Grove, IL01.1991
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Illinois
- CPR, American Heart Association
- NRP, American Academy of Pediatrics
March Of Dimes Nursing Excellence Award 2020
I was nominated in January of 2020 for a nursing exellence award by the March Of Dimes.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bolingbrook Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Chiropractic Assistant
BUCHAR FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
04.2023 - 09.2023
Staff Nurse, NICU
EDWARD HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES
01.2002 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse, NICU
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
01.1991 - 01.2002
Patient Care Aide - Neonatal Unit (Part-time during Nursing School)
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Foster G. McGraw Hospital
01.1989 - 01.1991
Aide (Part-time during high school and junior college)
SCOTTISH RETIREMENT HOME
01.1983 - 01.1989
Certificate - Surgical Technology
TRITON COLLEGE
Associates Degree in Applied Science - Nursing
MORTON COLLEGE
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