Christopher Olevich
Mokena
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Rush University Medical Center, showcasing expertise in medication administration and intravenous therapy alongside unparalleled compassion and empathy. Excelled in reducing medication errors, enhancing patient satisfaction, and mentoring new staff, significantly improving health outcomes and nursing practices.
Personable and compassionate with solid foundation in patient care and health sciences. Possesses comprehensive understanding of medical terminology and clinical procedures, including patient assessment and medication administration. Committed to enhancing patient well-being and delivering high-quality care.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
University of Chicago Medical Center
01.2012 - 11.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
RN
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
01.1998 - 01.2014
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL06-1997
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- IV setup
- Lab result interpretation
- Medical assessment
- PICC line insertion
Timeline
RN
University of Chicago Medical Center
01.2012 - 11.2024
RN
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
01.1998 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of DuPage
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