- Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Pottery Wheel Throwing
- Yoga
Elyssa Munn
Neuro Critical Care Nurse
Chicago
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in neuro critical care. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and advanced life support. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Dependable in high-pressure environments, proficient in critical care protocols and patient advocacy.
I am a enthusiastic and creative individual looking to transition away from bedside nursing and implement more individuality into my career. With background in developing curricula for hospital units and working with younger children with a wide range of education needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Neuro Critical Care Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- Managed complex medication regimens for patients with various neurological conditions.
- Participated in research projects focused on improving clinical outcomes for neuro patients, contributing valuable insights from direct patient care experiences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, optimizing treatment efficacy.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning and teamwork among staff through participation in ongoing education programs.
Neuro Critical Care RN
Ascension Borgess
01.2024 - Current
- Administer medications, manage airways, and monitor the neuro status of critical neurological patients, in a fast-paced environment. I have experience managing drains, including ventricular drains, and monitoring ICP levels. Along with being charge nurse in our 8-bed Neuro Critical Care unit.
Rehab Tech
Hope Network
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided hands-on assistance to clients with severe brain and spinal cord injuries for activities of daily living. Such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and transportation to and from activities and meals. Along with medication administration.
Caregiver
Visiting Angels
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided personalized care to residents by assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and attending recreational activities as outlined in individual service plans.
Special Education Paraeducator
Saline Area Schools
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed and supervised students aged 5 to 8, with varying disabilities/needs to ensure a conducive learning environment for a summer break.
Education
Bachelors in Science and Nursing - Nursing
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, United States12.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Saline Area Schools
Saline, United States05.2019
Skills
- Great at managing responsibilities and utilizing time management skills
- Communicates often with other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care On all multidisciplinary levels
- Monitor neuro devices such as bolts and ventricular drains
- Experience in assisting in codes and other fast paced procedures Such as bedside ventricle drain placements, intubations, etc
- Experience in managing medication drips
- Experience in utilizing paralytic agents for cooling procedures in post code patients
- Monitoring post Neuro Interventional Lab patients
- Experience with TNK monitoring and contraindications
- Experience with assessing using the NIH stroke scale
- Experience in using charting programs such as Epic and Cerner
- PC and mac platforms
- Website design
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4-5 staff members on ICU unit at Ascension Borgess.
- Graduated from Western Michigan on Deans List
Interests
Timeline
Neuro Critical Care Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Neuro Critical Care RN
Ascension Borgess
01.2024 - Current
Rehab Tech
Hope Network
08.2023 - 01.2024
Caregiver
Visiting Angels
09.2020 - 03.2021
Special Education Paraeducator
Saline Area Schools
05.2019 - 09.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Saline Area Schools
Bachelors in Science and Nursing - Nursing
Western Michigan University