Dragana Paniagua
Aurora
Summary
Versatile RN with extensive experience in critical patient care, bed management, and staff coordination. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and patient outcomes through proactive problem-solving and strategic communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN House Supervisor
Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Centee
Elk Grove Village
05.2024 - Current
- Utilize critical thinking skills to make sound clinical judgments in complex situations.
- Respond to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
- Ensured compliance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards of care, and ethics codes to uphold quality care.
- Assigned and directed nursing and support staff during each shift.
- Oversaw staffing and float pool during shifts to ensure adequate coverage. during assigned shifts.
- Managed patient care complaints through established channels to enhance patient satisfaction and resolve issues.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and patients.
RN Transfer & Navigation Center
Mount Sinai Health System
Chicago
09.2022 - Current
- RN in charge of bed flow for ED, procedural, intra-departmental, and outside hospital transfers.
- Coordinated bed assignments across departments to optimize patient flow.
- Monitored hospital capacity and communicated updates to relevant teams.
- Assisted in developing policies for bed management and patient care standards.
- Trained new staff on bed control procedures and software usage.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss operational challenges and improvement strategies.
- Participated in interdepartmental meetings focused on improving overall operational performance within the organization's healthcare facilities.
Patient Placement & Transfer Center
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood
07.2017 - 05.2024
- Oversees patient placement/bed assignment from the Emergency Room, OR/PACU, other procedural areas, clinic admissions as well as transfers from outside/referring hospitals.
- RN acts as an administrative representative for acceptance or denial of transfers into the hospital, maintaining compliance of EMTALA and COBRA guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and clinical coordinators to streamline transfers and bed assignments.
- Professional Nurse Role, assumes responsibility and accountability for the overall daily operations and functions of placement of patients entering the facility.
- Resolved physician and staff concerns promptly, ensuring effective communication and support.
- Consistently exceeded performance expectations set by the department over a three-year period.
- Contributed to development and implementation of EPIC Grand Central process, enhancing transfer center operations.
- Planned, implemented, and trained staff on new processes for Epic Grand Central use.
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
University of Chicago Hospital
Chicago
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Applied evidence-based practice to educate patients and create individualized care plans for antepartum and postpartum patients, enhancing patient understanding and care outcomes.
- Assessed newborns for any potential health issues or abnormalities.
- Initiated breastfeeding sessions and provided instruction on proper latching technique.
- Coordinated multiple tasks to ensure high standards of patient care, effectively prioritizing needs in a dynamic environment.
- Instructed new parents on infant nutrition, hygiene, and developmental milestones, promoting healthy practices and parental confidence.
Registered Nurse Bone Marrow Transplant
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood
12.2013 - 06.2017
- Delivered chemotherapy treatments based on physician prescriptions while adhering to hospital and department protocols.
- Starting peripheral IVs for means of administering chemotherapy.
- Performed central line access and dressing changes.
- Executed phlebotomy procedures, ensuring timely and accurate patient diagnostics.
- Gained proficiency in Epic Beacon, streamlining electronic health record management.
- Facilitated staff training on Epic system functionalities, improving departmental workflow and support.
- As a contributing member of the health care team, function in the role of RN as well as patient advocate by being in the position of initial contact for patient-related issues and needs.
- Delivered integrated patient care by utilizing current nursing practices to address specialized patient needs and exemplify service goals of care, concern, respect, and cooperation.
- Contributed to staff meetings with unit managers, charge nurses, staffing office personnel, and house administrators to improve hospital throughput.
RN Renal Oncology Unit
Sherman Hospital
Elgin
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- 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.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic health records accurately.
- Advocated for patients' needs during care transitions across departments.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
ADN -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois01-2011
Skills
- Bed management coordination
- Patient care oversight
- Patient monitoring
- Staff supervision
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Team coordination
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- ACLS, 10/20/24
- BLS Provider, 07/19/2026
Languages
- Serbian, Fluent
- Spanish, Advanced
Timeline
RN House Supervisor
Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Centee
05.2024 - Current
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
University of Chicago Hospital
05.2023 - 11.2023
RN Transfer & Navigation Center
Mount Sinai Health System
09.2022 - Current
Patient Placement & Transfer Center
Loyola University Medical Center
07.2017 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse Bone Marrow Transplant
Loyola University Medical Center
12.2013 - 06.2017
RN Renal Oncology Unit
Sherman Hospital
12.2012 - 12.2013
ADN -
College of DuPage