Leonel E. Esquivel
Woodridge
Summary
Compassionate and empathetic Registered Nurse with 3+ years of experience in surgical nursing, patient triage, and clinical leadership. Skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Strong leadership and communication abilities with a commitment to professional growth and expanding expertise in acute and intensive care settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Triage Nurse Lead: ENT Surgery Outpatient
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Supervised and mentored a team of medical assistance, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to clinic protocols
- Supported quality improvement initiatives and compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards.
- Served as a primary point of contact for patient concerns, facilitating communication between patients, providers, and healthcare staff.
- Utilized clinical judgment to assess patient acuity, prioritize care needs, and facilitate timely access to appropriate healthcare services.
Clinical Nurse: Surgical Oncology
Northwestern Memorial hospital
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Experience with Hemodynamic monitoring, multimodal pain control, wound and ostomy care, reconstructive monitoring and tracheostomy/laryngectomy care
- Proficient in managing post-operative care for patients undergoing GI, plastics, ENT, vascular and oncology surgeries (such as bowel resections, tonsillectomies and FLAP reconstruction surgeries.)
- Quick to respond to emergent situations; Rapid Response, Difficult Airway and MERT
- Charge Nurse, Preceptor & DIVA trained (Ultrasound IV Access)
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aurora St Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervised resident care, built strong relationships, and reported any unusual condition, accident, or incidents to a team of nurses
- Assisted patients with personal care, such as bathing (bed bath, tub, shower), oral hygiene, shaving, and hair care
- Turned and positioned immobile patients 3-4 times per day while maintaining proper body alignment
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aurora Lakeland Medical Center
Elkhorn, WI
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Created 100% accurate documentation for each patient to foster a culture of organization
- Assisted with urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, emptying drainage receptacles/tubes, and bladder scans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Williams College of Aurora University
Williams Bay, WI05-2023
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Patient Safety
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Compassion
- Triage
- Clinical Judgment
- Quality improvement
- Education
Certification
- IL RN Licensure 2023
- DIVA (Difficult IV Access) Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- IHI Open School Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety
- Apprenticeship in Medicine (AIM)
- George Williams College Leadership Program
Timeline
Triage Nurse Lead: ENT Surgery Outpatient
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse: Surgical Oncology
Northwestern Memorial hospital
08.2023 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aurora St Luke's Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aurora Lakeland Medical Center
12.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Williams College of Aurora University