Margaret De Luna
Ingleside
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with experience in emergency, trauma, cardiac, and critical care settings. Skilled in patient care, communication, medical documentation, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams. Dedicated to providing excellent patient-centered care, supporting patients and families, and delivering quality service in fast-paced environments. Adaptable, dependable, and committed to creating positive patient experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CBRN Specialist
IL Army National Guard
Rockford, IL
07.2020 - Current
- Operated and maintained specialized equipment used for detection, monitoring, and decontamination operations.
- Trained and educated personnel on safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and protective equipment use.
- Assisted in executing emergency response exercises and disaster preparedness operations.
- Maintained accurate records, inventories, and accountability of equipment and supplies.
- Worked effectively in high-pressure environments while demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and attention to detail.
ICU Technician
Northwestern Medicine
McHenry, IL
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Supported critical care nurses and physicians in the management of high-acuity cardiac and neurological intensive care patients.
- Performed continuous patient monitoring, vital sign collection, EKG acquisition, and documentation of clinical observations.
- Assisted with patient positioning, mobility, hygiene, and comfort measures while maintaining ICU safety standards.
- Participated in emergency response situations, including rapid responses and code events.
- Assisted with specimen collection, bedside procedures, and preparation of specialized equipment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive, patient-centered critical care.
CareRev CNA
CareRev
Milwaukee, WI
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered high-quality patient care across multiple healthcare facilities while quickly adapting to new teams, workflows, and patient populations.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, mobility, personal care, and comfort measures.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, intake/output, and changes in patient condition.
- Maintained compliance with facility policies, infection prevention standards, and patient safety protocols.
- Built positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare teams in diverse clinical environments.
- Demonstrated flexibility and professionalism while meeting staffing needs in short-term assignments.
ER Tech and HUC
Froedtert Hospital
Wauwatosa, WI
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted nurses and physicians in providing care to emergency and trauma patients in a high volume Trauma 1 Center.
- Performed vital signs, EKGs, specimen collection, IV Placement, and other delegated patient care tasks.
- Supported trauma activations and emergency protocol in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records.
- Coordinated communication between patients, families, providers, and support departments.
- Assisted with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Monitored patient flow and helped ensure efficient department operations.
Nursing Assistant
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, IL
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided direct patient care for cardiac telemetry patients, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, hygiene, and nutritional needs.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, intake and output measurements, and patient weights, reporting abnormal findings to nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with cardiac patient monitoring, specimen collection, and bedside procedures.
- Maintained patient safety through fall prevention strategies and adherence to infection control protocols.
- Responded promptly to patient needs while maintaining compassionate and patient-centered care.
Education
CNA License -
Lake County High Schools Tech Campus
Grayslake, ILHigh School Diploma -
Grant Community High School
Fox Lake, IL05-2020
Skills
- Patient Care
- Clinical Assessment & Monitoring
- Patient Relations & Communication
- Emergency & Critical Care Support
- Medical Documentation & Electronic Medical Records
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Timeline
ICU Technician
Northwestern Medicine
03.2023 - 11.2024
CareRev CNA
CareRev
08.2022 - 02.2023
Nursing Assistant
Advocate Condell Medical Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
ER Tech and HUC
Froedtert Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2022
CBRN Specialist
IL Army National Guard
07.2020 - Current
CNA License -
Lake County High Schools Tech Campus
High School Diploma -
Grant Community High School