Manage post-anesthesia recovery for high acuity surgical patients, rapidly identifying and intervening in airway compromise, hemodynamic instability, and adverse reactions
Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments to optimize patient readiness and reduce perioperative risk
Deliver individualized, detailed patient education regarding post-operative recovery, potential complications, and self-care measures to improve patient comprehension and compliance
Functioned as a charge nurse through various phases of care to coordinate unit workflow and maintain patient flow and safety
REGISTERED NURSE II
Rush University Medical Center, Surgical IMCU
Chicago, IL
03.2021 - 09.2023
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers to provide and determine appropriate plans of care
Applied critical thinking to provide nursing care for multiple patient populations including but not limited to cardiology, thoracic, plastics, transplant, and vascular patients
Managed a 4:1 patient ratio in a fast-paced surgical IMCU environment
Recognized early clinical deterioration and escalated care appropriately, contributing to improved patient outcomes
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Edward Hospital
Naperville, IL
08.2019 - 03.2021
Performed ECGs and assisted in the management of telemetry monitoring
Trained newly hired patient care technicians during their orientation period
Utilized computer systems for charting patient data
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
12-2021
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - undefined
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
05-2019
Certification
Registered Nurse, State of Illinois, Expires May 2026
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support-American Heart Association, Expires May 2027
Basic Life Support-American Heart Association, Expires May 2027
Pediatric Advanced Life Support- American Heart Association, Expires Oct 2027
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Rush Copley Medical Center, Day Surgery/PACU
09.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE II
Rush University Medical Center, Surgical IMCU
03.2021 - 09.2023
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Edward Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - undefined