Mariah Billinger
Lansing
Summary
Dedicated Pediatric Registered Nurse specializing in critical pediatric care and emergency response. Proficient in triage assessments, medication and IV administration, with a strong emphasis on care coordination and accurate documentation. Eager to expand clinical expertise by learning new roles and responsibilities within diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
02.2025 - Current
- Provide care to infants, children and adolescents in a high-acuity emergency room environment.
- Collaborate with physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and respiratory therapists to ensure coordinated care.
- Perform triage assessments using pediatric protocols to prioritize patients based on severity of condition.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, including vital signs and neurological status.
- Administer emergency medications, fluids, blood products and vaccinations per physicians orders.
- Initiate life-saving interventions including airway management, IV access and cardiac monitoring.
- Prepare patients for diagnostic testings (MRI, CT, X-ray).
- Respond effectively to pediatric codes and rapid response situations.
- Assist with emergency procedures such as, intubations and trauma stabilization.
- Continuously monitor patient vital signs, reporting changes to physicians promptly.
- Assist physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners during examinations and procedures.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation.
- Educate patients and families on discharge instructions, medications, follow-up care and warning signs.
Emergency Room Technician
Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
10.2019 - 02.2025
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care.
- Performed 12-lead EKG's and cardiac monitoring.
- Assisted with obtaining PIV's.
- Assisted with straight catheterization to obtain urine collection.
- Performed urine dip sticks, HCG test and blood glucose.
- Performed basic laboratory tests.
- Assisted orthopedic physicians with procedures including reductions.
- Applied orthopedic devices such as, post molds, splints, and slings.
- Educated patients on appropriate crutch and walker usage.
- Irrigated and assisted with laceration repairs.
- Coordinated patient transfers to appropriate units, optimizing workflow within the emergency department.
- Assisted with resuscitation/CPR to stabilize patients in emergency situations.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in the department.
- Monitored vital signs, documented changes and communicated critical changes with nurses and physicians.
- Trained new technicians on protocols, safety procedures, and equipment operation for improved team efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Tinley Park, IL12-2024
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Pediatric nursing care
- Pediatric CPR
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization
- Care coordination
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- CPR/AED
- Delegation and motivation
- Documentation
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Christ Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Christ Medical Center
10.2019 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing