Poramin Schwingel
CHICAGO
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive clinical experience and history of maintaining high standards in patient care and safety. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and adapting to changing healthcare environments. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and reliable, results-driven approach.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical, ICU and ER Unit
Insight Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Administered medications via oral, IV, IM, and subcutaneous injections and evaluated patient response.
- Observed nurses in patient handoff report at beginning of clinical shift.
- Performed head-to-toe assessments and reported abnormal patient conditions to nurse.
- Assisted my nurse by obtaining vital signs for patients, and rechecking and reporting abnormal vital signs
- Observed and assisted nurse with IV insertion and removal in ICU.
- Cardiac monitoring and maintained EKG sticker leads on patient.
- Educated patient on medication purposes and side effects to report.
- Followed facility protocols on patient rooms with contact and droplet precautions.
- Facilitated communication between assigned nurse and patient by translating medical care from Chinese (Mandarin) to English language.
- Assisted and observed nurse in Emergency department Triage area to admission and chef complain.
- Assisted my nurse in Fast-track area Emergency department to assess patients and administer medication following provider prescriptions.
Pediatric/PICU Unit
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Work with RNs, pediatricians, child life specialists, respiratory therapists
- Watch procedures like IV starts, NG tube insertions and wound cleaning in NICU.
- Learn how to approach kids of different age groups.
- Communicate clearly and kindly with both children and their caregivers
- Support parents emotionally and provide basic education as guided by your nurse preceptor.
- Monitor growth measurements (height, weight, head circumference for infants)
- Assist with bathing, feeding, and diaper changes.
Postpartum/NICU Unit
Rush University Medical Center
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Assessed and helped nurse document mom and newborn's physical assessment finding's on Epic computer system.
- Assisted in scanning and administering medications for newborn and mother patients.
- Educated patients about newborn safety and feeding, to prepare new parents for newborn care after postpartum discharge.
- Helped nurse by assessing newborn behavior and reflexes and reporting abnormalities.
- Assisted nurse with flushing IVs with normal saline syringe and removing IVs before patient discharge.
- Assisted parents and newborns with dressing, diaper changes and bottle feedings.
- Assisted a nurse first bathing newborns.
- Administered Hep-B vaccination to newborns.
Psych Unit
Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Reviewed patient's chart, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patient well-being.
- Assessed patients psychological health through interviews.
- Gained insights during patient transfer reports early in shifts.
- Analyzed medication prescriptions for patient, in order to assess abnormal finding to monitor for and prioritize.
Medical Surgical Telemetry, ER and ICU Unit
Loretto Hospital
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Helped assigned nurse with assessing 4 patients Vital signs, glucose readings and personal needs and reporting any abnormalities to nurse.
- Performed head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift and reporting any abnormalities to nurse.
- Assisting patients with bed baths, ambulating, feedings and dressing.
- Educated 4 patients about their medications and any side effects to report and how to manage.
- Keeping patients safe by lowering beds, keeping call light near patient, etc.
- Helped set up IV bags with antibiotics and administer medications through IV, PO, topical and subcutaneous routes to patients.
- Assisted assigned nurse on documenting on patients' vitals and scanning medications on computer system.
- Developed 1 patient care plan each clinical rotation based on patient assessment findings.
- Assisted and observation assigned nurse in Intensive care unit administer medication to patients
Medical Surgical Unit
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Assisted in ambulating patients using wheelchairs, canes, and walkers.
- Administered medications via PO, G-tube, topical, nebulizer and injection routes
- Performed 4 head-to-toe assessments each clinical week to evaluate patients' conditions
- Reviewed patient's medical and medication chart to get better understanding of patient care.
- Communicated abnormal vital sign readings to assigned nurse.
- Assisted patients with dressing, ambulating and feeding needs.
Medical Surgical
Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed a head-to-toe assessment on 1 patient each clinical week to evaluate patient's condition.
- Assessed 10 patients' vital signs each clinical week and reported findings to nurses to get baseline before medication administration.
- Administered PO medications to patients and assessed patients 1 hour after medication administration.
- Performed patient bed baths, bed changes and perineal care.
- Assisted patients with feeding and dressing.
- Collaborated with wound care nurse to assist patient with wound care changes and evaluating wound findings.
Peterson Park Health Care Center
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Certified Nursing Assistant student.
- Provide high-quality Clinical patient care as an in-demand CNA within rehabilitation and nursing home settings.
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while assisting 5+ residents each shift with Activity Daily Living
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois – Chicago
Chicago, ILAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Malcolm X College of Nursing
Chicago, IL05-2025
Bachelors in Business Administration - Airline Business Management
SuanDusit University of Thailand
Thailand01.2014
Skills
- Bilingual in Thai English and Chinese (Mandarin) speaking
- Clinical thinking & clinical judgment
- Multitasking in high-pressure environments
- Time management & organizational abilities
- Direct patient care & hands-on clinical experience
- Patient advocacy & emotional support
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills
- Safety awareness & infection control
- Cultural competence & adaptability
Honors And Awards
- Dean's list, 01/2024
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, 01/1024
- Presidential Scholar, 05/2022
LICENSE
- Registered Nurse (RN), Chicago State Board of Nursing
- Passed NCLEX-RN , National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination, 01/29/2026
- Certified Nursing Assistant , CNA
Certification
- Basic Life Support Provider (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Chinese Mandarin Communication Program , Language
Affiliations
- IL Department of Children & Family Services, Mandated Reporter
- Illinois Poison Center, Poison Prevention Education Verification Certificate
- American Nurses Association (ANA), Member
Timeline
Medical Surgical, ICU and ER Unit
Insight Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025
Pediatric/PICU Unit
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
01.2025 - 03.2025
Postpartum/NICU Unit
Rush University Medical Center
10.2024 - 12.2024
Psych Unit
Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center
10.2024 - 12.2024
Medical Surgical Telemetry, ER and ICU Unit
Loretto Hospital
04.2024 - 06.2024
Medical Surgical Unit
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
01.2024 - 05.2024
Medical Surgical
Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
Peterson Park Health Care Center
02.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelors in Business Administration - Airline Business Management
SuanDusit University of Thailand
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois – Chicago
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Malcolm X College of Nursing