Maritza Najera
Park Forest
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery. Fluent in English and Spanish. Active BLS,ACLS and NIHSS certified.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
10.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient health outcomes by administering care plans and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with teams to develop treatment strategies, improving patient recovery rates.
- Educated families on disease management, medication use, and preventive health practices.
- Ensured safety by implementing and adhering to infection control protocols across the unit.
- Prioritized nursing interventions using critical thinking based on individual patient needs.
Phlebotomist
Oak Street Health LLC
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Enhanced patient comfort during phlebotomy by establishing trust quickly.
- Coordinated workflow to meet scheduling and outpatient blood collection needs.
- Prepared and maintained blood-collecting equipment for safe sample transport.
- Executed blood collection using venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques effectively.
- Conducted bleeding time tests, accurately updating results in medical records.
- Ensured specimen quality through proper centrifugation before courier pickup.
Lab Technician
DuPage Medical Group
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Conducted daily EKGs, chemistry analyses, and urinalyses for multiple patients.
- Ensured patient safety by using strict aseptic techniques during sample collection.
- Verified specimen quality by centrifuging samples before courier pickup.
- Disposed of bodily fluids and hazardous materials following established safety protocols.
- Minimized discrepancies through careful handling, storage, and transport of urinalysis samples.
- Collected and labeled lab samples according to laboratory specifications accurately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Resurrection University
Chicago, IL05.2019
Associate of Science - undefined
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hill, IL05.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Thornton Township
Harvey, IL05.2012
Skills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
10.2020 - Current
Phlebotomist
Oak Street Health LLC
10.2017 - 11.2019
Lab Technician
DuPage Medical Group
01.2015 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - undefined
Moraine Valley Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Thornton Township
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Resurrection University