SHARICA BELL
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career in direct patient care and care coordination. Experienced in effectively managing difficult patients and high-stress situations while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure. Acknowledged for cultivating strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and exceptional customer service skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UI Health
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Nurse Technician
University Of Illinois Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2023
- Assist registered nurse(RN) after patient arrives from surgery and also prepare patients for operating Room(OR).Set up patient’s rooms for admissions and discharges.
- Perform skin assessment with RN.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Measure and record vital signs and notifies RN of any abnormalities or changes
- Record intake and output.
- Assist RN monthly and quarterly to check for wounds on unit and throughout hospital. Performs post mortem care and EKG
- Monitor and reinforce use of incentive spirometer.
- Educate patients to utilize call light system.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presence Resurrection Life Center
11.2015 - 03.2018
- CNA for memory care life center providing professional nursing care for Alzheimer’s and related Dementia patients
- Assist registered nurse (RN) in providing quality care to patients and performed various direct patient care activities
- Assisted patients with daily living activities in dressing and undressing, bathing, and eating
- Collected non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathered vital signs of patients
- Aided RN, nursing staff members and physicians with all patient procedures as needed
- Documented all patient interactions as needed
- Assisted in admitting, transferring and discharging of patients.
Material Handler
Focal Point, LLC
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Performed picking and packing duties and recorded flow information of materials and products while ensuring complete accuracy were being performed.
- Performed variety of complicated task to include but not limited to, wiring and testing of lighting fixtures.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Maintained knowledge of all variety of practices and procedures while demonstrating experience and good sound judgement to plan and accomplish all goals.
- Independently performed wide range of complex duties and gained full proficiency in broad range of activities related to job.
- Ensured that wide range of creativity and latitude were displayed at all times.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards
Home Health Aide
Covenant Health Care Services
06.2011 - 06.2014
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Administered nursing care for patients in home care environment
- Provided household management activities to enable patients in independence at home
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care
- Maintained patients care records, conditions, progress and/or problems and reported and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager on call
- Checked patients pulse, temperature and respiration on daily basis as needed
- Planned, purchase, prepared and served meals to patients on daily scheduled as time dictated
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client
- Maintained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to job
- Worked independently within established guidelines and procedures associated with specific job function.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Morton College
Cicero, IL05.2022
Associate’s Degree - General Studies
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL05.2017
Skills
- Monitoring And Recording Vital Signs
- Medication and IV administration
- Quality Patient Care & Safety
- Patient Advocacy And Support
- Performing Patient Intakes And Output
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Patient Assessments And Quick Problem Solver
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Discharge
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) And CPR (2024)
Additional Information
Wound Champion
Helping achieve the skin care of preventing skin breakdown.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UI Health
09.2023 - Current
Nurse Technician
University Of Illinois Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presence Resurrection Life Center
11.2015 - 03.2018
Material Handler
Focal Point, LLC
07.2014 - 02.2015
Home Health Aide
Covenant Health Care Services
06.2011 - 06.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Morton College
Associate’s Degree - General Studies
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Basic Life Support (BLS) And CPR (2024)
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