Julisa Clark
Chicago
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with one year in a high-acuity Surgical Trauma Unit and two years in Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby, NICU, and postpartum care. Expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, and evidence-based nursing. Seeking Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse position to leverage trauma nursing experience alongside maternal-child health skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Trauma Nurse
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborates closely with physicians to assess, design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the patients’ plan of care and the patients’ outcomes
- Demonstrated necessary skills and knowledge to provide complex nursing care and delegated tasks to other Care Team members based on unit specific competencies.
- Monitored the quality of patient care and patient satisfaction.
- Managed daily operations of the Patient Care Center to maintain effectiveness and efficiency.
- Works within the accepted service standards and supports the Vision of Ingalls Hospital
- Partnered with patient care team members to proactively address individual needs of patients, families, and physicians, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan
Professional Student Nurse Intern
Swedish American Hospital
Rockford, IL
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with licensed nursing professionals to enhance skills and knowledge in patient care.
- Provided compassionate patient care for required caseload.
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities for learning new skills.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and support throughout treatment.
- Coached new mothers during the birthing process under the direction of an RN
- Built rapport with patients’ family members and support system.
- Performed maternal and newborn postpartum/recovery care Under the supervision of an RN
- Performed antepartum and postpartum maternal assessments under the supervision of an RN
- Performed triage assessments and care under the supervision of an RN
- Provided support and care for obstetric psychiatric patients in a clinical setting.
- Performed newborn assessments under the supervision of an RN
- Assisted in the 24-hour tests/ screenings of the newborn
CNA
PRN Healthcare Agency
06.2020 - 12.2024
- Properly take and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and weights.
- Performed blood glucose checks for patients to monitor their glucose levels.
- Assisted nurses and doctors during procedures.
- Changed linen and maintain the patients’ room
- Replaced bedpans and catheter bags
- Replaced bedpans and catheter bags to support patient hygiene and comfort.
- Assisted patients in activities of daily living
- Assisting patients in activities of daily living
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with nurses to develop and evaluate patient care plans and treatment options.
- Built relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to support achievement of individual care plan goals.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Cared for COVID-19 patients and other patients on isolation precautions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL12.2024
Skills
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Nursing knowledge advancement
- Complex care management
- Observational patient assessment
- Ample knowledge base with a strong capacity to obtain and retain new information
- Proficient in safely performing basic nursing skills and procedures
- Constant monitoring to ensure patient safety
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant | 01-2020
- Advanced Trained Birth Doula | 04-2024
- Advanced Trained Postpartum Doula | 04-2024
- Childbirth Educator | 04-2024
- Breastfeeding Educator | 04-2024
- AHA Basic Life Support Provider Certification | 05-2026
Timeline
Surgical Trauma Nurse
University of Chicago
03.2025 - Current
Professional Student Nurse Intern
Swedish American Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2024
CNA
PRN Healthcare Agency
06.2020 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Illinois University