Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with 18 years of experience and proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Resurrection Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
Provided compassionate patient care, fostering a supportive environment that enhanced recovery and comfort for diverse patient populations.
Administered medications and treatments, including CRRT, ensuring compliance with protocols and achieving measurable improvements in patient health outcomes.
Monitored vital signs while titrating blood pressure, paralytic and sedation medications.
Accepted the responsibility of charge nurse, providing assistance to the nursing staff and resolving any family or patient issues.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Swedish Covenant Hospital
11.2017 - 08.2021
Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Delivered well-rounded care by incorporating behavior modeling and culturally specific approaches.
Helped physicians complete bedside procedures to address patient concerns.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Accepted the position of charge nurse, being a resource for the nursing staff and assisting in discharging/transferring patients.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Swedish Covenant Hospital
05.2007 - 11.2017
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
North Park University
Chicago, IL
05-2019
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
North Park University
Chicago, IL
05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05-2002
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05-2002
Skills
Intravenous therapy
ECG
Therapy management
Advanced life support
Telemetry monitoring
Respiratory maintenance
Renal function management (CRRT)
Endotracheal intubation
Ventilator management
Neurological monitoring
Advanced cardiac life support
End-of-life care
Certification
ACLS (Advanced Critical Life Support) 2027
BLS (Basic Life Support) 2026
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Resurrection Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Swedish Covenant Hospital
11.2017 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Swedish Covenant Hospital
05.2007 - 11.2017
MBA - Business Administration
North Park University
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management