Olivia Dizonno
Arlington Heights
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with experience at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, skilled in patient care and electronic health records management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through empathy and effective clinical documentation. Committed to maintaining safety and compliance in fast-paced environments while delivering compassionate support to diverse patient populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City
09.2023 - Current
- Provide direct patient care through personal hygiene, mobility, and support
- Experience with Electronic Health Record, Epic
- Accurately record vital signs, intake and output, and observations
Student Nurse Externship
Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Heights
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Collaborate with registered nurses and interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care to patients in a busy Chicago suburb hospital
- Assist with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, nutrition, and mobility to 10+ active beds
- Closely monitor and document vital signs, nutrition and elimination needs, and reporting changes in status
- Maintain compliance of infection control, safety protocol, and specimen collection
Guest Service Representative
Arlington Heights Park District
Arlington Heights
08.2021 - 07.2025
- Provide front desk support by greeting members and addressing inquiries
- Answering and directing incoming phone calls
- Maintain safety by organizing, sanitizing, and cleaning the gym facility
Neurology Unit Clerk
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Check-in and verify demographics and insurance
- Fax and scan medical documents in a timely manner
- Organize files with compliancy and policy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, Iowa08.2026
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Harper Community College
Palatine, Illinois01.2022
High School Diploma -
Rolling Meadows High School
Rolling Meadows, Illinois01.2022
Skills
- Patient care and hospice support
- Electronic health records management
- Clinical documentation expertise
- Organizational skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Infection prevention strategies
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 12/25
- Certified Nursing Assistant, 2022, 04/25
- RN licensure, 2026
Extracurricular And Volunteer
- Ronald McDonald House, Iowa City, Iowa, 05/23, Organized and set up a community 5k race, Assembled directional signs to ensure safety of the participants, Prepared and packed race supplies to promote positive experiences
- Special Olympics, Illinois, 11/20-01/22, Regional volunteer assisting athletes about basketball, Raised awareness for fundraising events through the organization
- Tutor for 9th and 10th grade, 08/20-05/21, Provide tailored lesson plans to encourage success, Communicated virtually via google classroom to deliver personalized instruction
Timeline
Student Nurse Externship
Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital
06.2025 - 08.2025
Nursing Assistant
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
09.2023 - Current
Neurology Unit Clerk
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
02.2023 - 05.2023
Guest Service Representative
Arlington Heights Park District
08.2021 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Mercy University
University of Iowa
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Harper Community College
High School Diploma -
Rolling Meadows High School