Dependable and dedicated registered nurse with a proven track record of effectively engaging with patients, including those facing complex medical challenges and advanced dementia. Demonstrates exceptional patience and compassion in all interactions. Strong communicator with a quick learning ability, committed to providing high-quality patient care.
Overview
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1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Assistance Specialist
Misericordia
Chicago
04.2016 - Current
Delivered direct care, support, and intervention biweekly, ensuring safety and well-being of residents through consistent supervision.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
Developed training materials for staff on best practices in patient support.
Researched and implemented new health initiatives to improve service delivery.
Registered Nurse
Elijah Home Health Services, LLC
Deerfield
08.2023 - 07.2026
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Documented patient interactions in electronic health records accurately.
Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Clinical Rotation
Northwestern Hospital
Chicago
06.2022 - 10.2022
Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide appropriate care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
Facilitated communication among patients, families, visitors, and health care team by answering questions, delivering messages, and providing information within scope of practice.
Assists patient, family, visitors, and health care team members by answering questions, delivering messages, and giving information within the scope of practice.
Applied skills and knowledge to deliver appropriate care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients by assessing patient needs and implementing tailored care plans.
Executed unit-specific tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Education
BSN -
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
05-2023
CNA certification -
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL
01-2019
English Second Language Certificate -
Loyola University
Chicago, IL
01-2018
Skills
Patient advocacy
Patient engagement
Home healthcare
Emergency response
Hospital settings
Crisis intervention
Cross-disciplinary collaboration
Management collaboration
Team collaboration
Problem solving
Certification
American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED), Active, 01/01/22, 12/31/24
Disability Assistance Specialist, Misericordia, Chicago, IL, 04/01/16 - Present, Provides twice monthly direct care, support, intervention, and line of sight supervision for residents.
Internship shadowing with Medical Assistance and RN at Mount Sinai pedestrian CenterInternship shadowing with Medical Assistance and RN at Mount Sinai pedestrian Center