Marisol Flores Montoya

UI Health, 5SW ICU Stepdown Unit, Chicago, IL- Fall 2025, 60 Hours

• Managed care for high-acuity medical-surgical and stepdown patients including tracheostomy, ventilator, post-amputation, post-stroke, and CHF patient populations under RN preceptor supervision
• Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, telemetry interpretation and charting, full medication passes, accuchecks, injections, NG tube medication administration, and IV antibiotic infusions
• Recognized signs of sepsis and assisted in preparing patients for ICU transfer while promptly communicating changes in patient condition to the healthcare team
• Provided discharge teaching regarding diabetic management and follow-up care while utilizing therapeutic communication to de-escalate agitated patients during care
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced stepdown environment

UChicago Medicine, 10W/10E Oncology Medical-Surgical Unit, Chicago, IL- Spring 2025, 60 Hours

• Provided care for high-acuity oncology patients with hematologic malignancies, complex tumors, tracheostomies, and extensive medical-surgical needs
• Performed head-to-toe assessments in both English and Spanish, medication administration, insulin injections, wound care, tracheostomy care, discharge teaching, and glucose monitoring education
• Assisted with telemetry interpretation, escalation of care, and interdisciplinary communication regarding changes in patient condition
• Collaborated with nursing staff and providers in the care of a critically ill patient with advanced tongue cancer requiring frequent tracheal suctioning and emergent provider assessment following significant airway bleeding
• Advocated for patient-centered communication by addressing unmet patient education needs regarding medication changes and participating in discussions surrounding ethical considerations in complex end-of-life care situations

UI Health, 7SW Stepdown Unit, Chicago, IL- October 2025, 12 Hours

• Performed head-to-toe assessments, admission questioning, skin assessments, medication administration, insulin injections, and G-tube medication administration under RN supervision
• Assisted in the care of patients with sickle cell crisis, uncontrolled diabetes with comorbidities, and altered mental status secondary to urinary tract infection
• Administered IV piggyback medications, IV pushes, repositioning interventions, and central line care while monitoring for changes in patient condition