Jessica Aparri
Woodstock,IL
Summary
Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring consistent communication between healthcare providers.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
PBRNR Nurse Resident
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Manage acutely ill patients recovering from medical and surgical procedures.
- Monitor patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Document care and treatments delivered.
- Educate patients and caregivers on discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Research related literature regarding issues at hand, participating in evidence-based practice project implementation.
- Experience on inpatient medical-surgical floor, acute rehab/long-term geriatrics, spinal cord injuries, hospice care, outpatient clinic and procedures (primary care, GI lab, dialysis), and medical/surgical intensive care units.
Student Nurse Intern
Mercy Harvard Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided care to patients on Medical-Surgical Unit and Emergency Room.
- Assisted in pre-op and post-op care, transfers, ADLs, vital signs, and 1:1 observation.
- Collaborated with nurses and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcomes.
- Changed out and monitor bandages, catheters, and IVs.
- Maintained patient safety and comfort through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
Student Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Program with 12 week precepted clinical.
- Worked alongside experienced nurses and physicians in OR setting to learn and observe surgical procedures and nursing role in different phases of surgery (including Preop, PACU).
- Learned how to maintain sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alden Courts/Estates Of Huntley
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Provided care to residents with Alzheimer's and Dementia, and acute rehab patients.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Recorded vital signs, documented observations, administered treatments, and evaluated patient needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL12.2022
General Studies
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL07.2019
High School Diploma -
Woodstock High School
Woodstock, IL05.2017
Skills
- First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Building Rapport
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Patient Admission
- Patient Discharge
- Wound Care/Dressing Changes
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
Additional Information
Leena Xavier
(PBRNR Program Director)
- Leena.Xavier@va.gov
Francesca Lachica
(Staff Nurse 7E)
- Francesca.Lachica@va.gov
Karen Betancourt
(RN Shift Coordinator Mercy Harvard Hospital)
- 224-374-4810
Sarah Drafall
(Staff Nurse Mercy Harvard Hospital)
- sarahdrafall@yahoo.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
02.2024 - Current
PBRNR Nurse Resident
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
03.2023 - 02.2024
Student Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2022
Student Nurse Intern
Mercy Harvard Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alden Courts/Estates Of Huntley
11.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
General Studies
McHenry County College
High School Diploma -
Woodstock High School
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