Dunyah Awwad
Bridgeview
Summary
Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, evidence-based practice, and chronic disease management. Excels in communication, empathy, and critical thinking to deliver exceptional care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Children's Medical Center
Hickory Hills
09.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents in collaboration with pediatricians, focusing on wellness, prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Conduct physical exams, developmental screenings, and immunizations, while maintaining up-to-date and accurate patient records.
- Diagnose and treat a range of childhood illnesses and injuries, prescribing medications and therapies as appropriate.
- Educate patients and families on health maintenance, nutrition, growth milestones, and disease prevention.
- Coordinate referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers when needed, ensuring continuity of care.
- Contribute to a supportive, child-friendly clinical environment that prioritizes safety, compassion, and trust.
- Educated patients on prevention, treatment options, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry Unit
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn
05.2021 - 09.2025
- Provided evidence-based care to patients recovering from complex cardiac surgeries, including VADs, heart transplants, and valve replacements.
- Managed VAD patients, troubleshooting complications and offering emotional support to patients and families.
- Delivered comprehensive care for heart failure patients, including monitoring, medication management, and lifestyle education.
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Precepted and mentored new and graduate nurses in a high-acuity unit.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL04-2025
Master of Science - Nursing
DePaul University
Chicago, IL03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.2018
Skills
- Pediatric care
- Patient education
- Health assessments
- Chronic disease management
- Care coordination
- Evidence-based practice
- Team collaboration
- Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical decision making
- Medication administration
- Preventive healthcare
- Diagnostic testing
- Lab result evaluation
- HIPAA guidelines
- Telehealth services
Licensure And Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN), Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- DEA and Controlled Licences
- Basic Life Support & Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association,
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Children's Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry Unit
Advocate Christ Medical Center
05.2021 - 09.2025
Post-Graduate Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Nursing
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Xavier University