HOLLY KLUG
Aurora
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center, skilled in IV access initiation and patient discharging. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and apply critical thinking to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to delivering exceptional care and educating patients on recovery protocols.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center
Aurora
03.2023 - Current
- Assessed patients' post-operative physical condition, including vital signs and oxygen saturation levels.
- Developed individualized discharge instructions for each patient based on their diagnosis.
- Initiated IV access when needed for blood draws or administration of fluids and medications.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
AMITA Health
Evanston
12.2018 - 09.2022
- Delivered patient care during cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Educated patients on recovery protocols and post-operative care instructions.
- Administered medications during procedures to reduce problems from anxiety, blood pressure, and other conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions pre- and post-procedure.
- Assisted in the preparation of patients for cardiac catheterization procedures by reviewing medical history, administering medications and performing physical assessments.
Registered Nurse
AMERICAN MEDICAL CENTER
Landstuhl
10.2014 - 11.2018
- Planned and coordinated program to provide disability and compensation exams for military veterans.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to efficiently process approximately 25 patients per day, conducting comprehensive head-to-toe physical examinations.
- Managed all diagnostics and ordering of laboratory work.
- Ensured compliance with all internal and external controls, including patient confidentiality agreements.
- Interfaced with Billing Department to process claims with major health insurance providers.
- Managed cases in coordination with Veterans Evaluation Services.
- Maintained inventory of clinical equipment and placed orders with vendors as needed.
- Introduced new procedures and processes to streamline operations while maintaining highest level of patient care.
Registered Nurse - IMCU & Med-Surg
SWEDISH COVENANT HOSPITAL
Chicago
07.2010 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to plan and implement treatment plans for critically ill and post-operative patients.
- Pursued holistic treatment methodologies to care for all aspects of patient's wellbeing.
- Educated patients and family members on diagnosis and efficacy of treatment.
- Efficiently managed numerous tasks simultaneously in fast-paced environment.
- Ensured compliance with all HIPAA requirements and accurately charted patient information in EHR systems.
- Coordinated discharge plans for patients.
- Trained and developed staff in best practices; served as Nurse Preceptor and Charge Nurse as necessary.
- Performed numerous bedside medical procedures, including intubation, chest tube insertions, bronchoscopies, tracheostomies, IV insertions, administration of medication and more.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
TRUMAN COLLEGE
Chicago, IL05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of Illinois at Chicago
Skills
- IV access initiation
- Procedure preparation
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient discharging
Certification
Professional Registered Nurse, Illinois
ACLS
PALS
BLS
References
Professional References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
AMITA Health
12.2018 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
AMERICAN MEDICAL CENTER
10.2014 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse - IMCU & Med-Surg
SWEDISH COVENANT HOSPITAL
07.2010 - 08.2014
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
TRUMAN COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of Illinois at Chicago
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