Isaac Cruz
Chicago,IL
Summary
Passionate patient-oriented Nurse with one year of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Med-Surg specialty, specifically Orthopedics, Urology, Gynecological Oncology, Trauma and Neuro. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, I am currently seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University of Chicago Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare
05.2025 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago
09.2023 - Current
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed caseload of 6-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Aura Healthcare Sleep RX
Aura Healthcare
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
- Advised patients and families on health topics pertinent to care and treatment.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Oak Point University
04.2023
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Healthcare ethics
- Intravenous therapy
- Wound Care
- Treatment Preparation
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- Patient consultation
- Wound care
- Active listening
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award nominee.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Skills
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Patient Care Oversight
- Professionalism
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University of Chicago Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago
09.2023 - Current
Aura Healthcare Sleep RX
Aura Healthcare
03.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Oak Point University
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