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Jennifer Lakie

Lockport,IL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care of surgical, endoscopy, and infusion patients on arrival thru discharge in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Palos Hospital Northwestern
06.2022 - Current
  • PAT RN
  • Daily interviews with patients-completing chart including medical history, detailed medication list, all pre op instructions.
  • Consulting with surgical schedulers, doctors offices to obtain all necessary Hiistory and Physicals, clearances, labs and EKG, stress test
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  • Working closely with anesthesia team to trouble shoot abnormal results and follow any new orders given to prevent cases getting canceled.
  • Review charts for next day cases to see if anything is missing from primary doctors/specialists making sure all abnormal have been addressed and cases are ready for surgery.

Registered Nurse

Palos Health Surgery Center
02.2020 - Current
  • Pre and post op nurse, -Active in all phases of patient care from pre op phase getting patients prepped and ready for surgery and post op recovery phase 1 and 2. Working as a team with surgical nurses OR, MD’s, and Anesthesiologist's.
  • Charge Nurse for 1 year prior to changing roles to PAT at the surgery center and transitioned to Palos NM hospital PAT nurse.
  • PAT responsible for calling patients for pre op interview-medical health history, medications, all pre procedure instructions. Working with MD offices to get History and Physicals and cardiac or medical clearances ensuring all lab work and EKG’s needed are done and on the chart for anesthesia review.
  • Following ASC guidelines to determine patients eligibility for surgery.

Registered Nurse

Palos Health
01.1988 - 02.2020
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical/GI procedures and medication administration in the infusion center.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.

Registered Nurse

Edward-Elmhurst Health
05.2006 - 03.2013
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 6 patients daily.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts using Meditech with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Cared for patients in 37 -bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures .
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 8-10 patients daily.

Certified Medical Assistant

Medical Group
05.1985 - 05.1987
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
05.1987

Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

Robert Morris University - Illinois
Macomb, IL
05.1985

Skills

  • Preparing patients pre operatively all surgical/endoscopy
  • Patient consultation/pre op interviews
  • Reviewing and implementing pre and post op orders
  • Assisting anesthesia with anesthetic blocks pre op
  • Patient care thru discharge
  • Post op teaching to patients/family
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Collecting vitals
  • Start IV’s/care of PICC lines/SVAP
  • Medication administration including all medications given in Infusion center
  • Phlebotomy Including blood draws from PICC Lines/SVAP

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Registered Nurse in Illinois
  • BLS Certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Palos Hospital Northwestern
06.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Palos Health Surgery Center
02.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

Edward-Elmhurst Health
05.2006 - 03.2013

Registered Nurse

Palos Health
01.1988 - 02.2020

Certified Medical Assistant

Medical Group
05.1985 - 05.1987

Associate of Science - Nursing

Moraine Valley Community College

Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

Robert Morris University - Illinois

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