Madison Catarello
Glenview
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong background in direct patient care and evidence-based practice. Skilled in patient advocacy, ensuring safety and optimal recovery in diverse clinical settings. Demonstrated ability to interpret diagnostic tests and enhance patient care standards through effective communication and critical thinking.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge
10.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care across telemetry, emergency department, medical-surgical, and oncology units, enhancing responsiveness to diverse clinical needs.
- Mentored and trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices, fostering team competency and enhancing quality of patient care.
- ,Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and families
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Delivered direct nursing care, administered medications, dressed wounds, and performed catheterizations to facilitate patient recovery and enhance comfort.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests, identifying and assessing patients' conditions to inform treatment plans.
- Conducted routine assessments to monitor and document changes in patients' conditions, ensuring prompt interventions for improved patient outcomes.
Nursing Assistant
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Chicago
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting comfort and preserving dignity.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, enabling timely interventions for patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques, enhancing patient safety and reducing incident risk.
Health Services Coordinator
MedZou Community Health Clinic
Columbia
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Developed community resources map to connect low-income, homeless, or uninsured patients with health-promoting resources.
- Coordinated telehealth appointments, providing detailed patient evaluations to enhance accessibility.
- Assisted in clinic roles, including patient intake and food security, to support comprehensive patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Rush University
Chicago, IL08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-2022
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Telemetry interpretation
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Electronic health records management
- Quality assurance
- Evidence-based practice
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
Affiliations
- Volunteer, Buddies & Cuddlers, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
- Volunteer, Rush Mini Medical School, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
- Program Service Volunteer, Maryville Crisis Nursery, Des Plaines, IL
- Service-Learning Student, MU Global Service Learning, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Personal Chapter & Panhellenic Delegate, Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Columbia, MO
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
08.2024 - 10.2025
Nursing Assistant
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2024
Health Services Coordinator
MedZou Community Health Clinic
04.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Rush University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Missouri