Lilibeth Labordo-Nava
Orland Park
Summary
Dynamic Staff Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Palos Northwestern Medicine and Northwestern Medicine Downtown campus, excelling in rendering the best patient care and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for compassionate care and strong clinical judgment, fostering trust and improving patient satisfaction in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse
Palos Northwestern Medicine
09.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions when necessary.
- Streamlined documentation processes to improve accuracy and efficiency in electronic health records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
03.2002 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments and documented patient health histories accurately and efficiently.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures, protocols, and best practices for patient care delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures, adhering to safety standards to improve overall hygiene practices.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery within the unit.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding treatment plans, promoting understanding and compliance.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
Registered Nurse
Evanston Northshore Hospital
05.2000 - 03.2002
- Administered medications and treatments, ensuring compliance with established protocols and patient safety standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare teams for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of health management practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse
Lexington of Orland Park
06.1998 - 05.2000
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Registered Nurse
Salem Village Nursing & Rehab
08.1996 - 06.1998
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carlton at the Lake
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and quality of life.
- Monitored vital signs, ensuring timely reporting to nursing staff for patient care adjustments.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in patient areas, promoting a hygienic environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Philippine University
Jaro, Iloilo Philippines03-1989
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
- Infection control measures
- Family education
- Patient care coordination
- Clinical judgment
- Inter-disciplinary collaboration
- HIPAA and confidentiality
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Patient safety
- Care planning
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Documentation
- Compassionate and caring
- Monitoring vital signs
- Strong clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Delegation and motivation
- Patient condition monitoring
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse
Palos Northwestern Medicine
09.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
03.2002 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Evanston Northshore Hospital
05.2000 - 03.2002
Registered Nurse
Lexington of Orland Park
06.1998 - 05.2000
Registered Nurse
Salem Village Nursing & Rehab
08.1996 - 06.1998
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carlton at the Lake
01.1995 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Philippine University
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