Kaitlyn Rafferty
Lockport
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Loyola University Medical Center and Advocate Christ Medical Center, specializing in critical care and oncology nursing. Excelled in delivering patient-centered care, mastering ICU protocols, and chemotherapy administration. Proven leader in developing care plans and skilled in lab result interpretation and chronic disease management. Demonstrates exceptional collaboration and communication abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Loyola University Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
- Provided patient-centered care for critically ill patient's with complex needs. Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Knowledge and delivery of ICU based skills and protocol including mechanical ventilation, high oxygen requirement, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, CVVH, and titratable intravenous medications.
- Chemotherapy and immunotherapy delivery
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary care to implement individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Advised trauma and medical/surgical patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL08-2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2014
Skills
- FNP skills intensive hosted by Skills on Point Training (2024) Suturing and Xray Interpretation
- On-Site Clinical Exam with standardized patients for both men and women
- Lab result interpretation
- Health screening
- Chronic disease management
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- ACLS/BLS. American Heart Association
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy
Clinical Experiences
Fall 2024-Spring 2025 Primary Care- 450 hours
- Silver Cross Medical Group- Crest Hill
Primary adult care needs including assessment, education, and referral
- CVS Minute Clinic- Mokena
Acute and primary care needs of pediatric and adult population in retail health setting
Spring 2024 Pediatrics – 75 hours
Lemont Primary Care
Primary care for pediatric population including well visits, immunization, family education, and sick visits
Women’s Health- 75 hours
Women’s Care Group- Orland Park
Women’s health including annual care, prenatal and postnatal care, menopausal care, and STI counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Loyola University Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- ACLS/BLS. American Heart Association
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Xavier University
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