Simone Laws
CHICAGO
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with seven years of experience. I offer individualized, empathetic, and high-quality care to diverse populations. I readily take on leadership roles in my unit, such as charge nurse and preceptor, while being a supportive team player.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified nurse educator
International Career Institute
04.2024 - Current
- Teach clinical and theory portions of Certified nurse program
- Ensure that students can competently perform skills set by the Illinois Department of Health
Registered Nurse - Multi-specialty step-down
University of Chicago Medicine
08.2022 - Current
- Assess and monitor new kidney transplant patients, trauma and surgical patients
- Perform wound care and monitor patients’ post-surgical and surgical site assessment
- Management of chest tubes, wound vacs, drainage systems, and central lines
- Administer complex medications and monitor patients closely for adverse reactions.
Registered Nurse- Telemetry
Amita Health St. Josephs Hospital – Chicago
Chicago
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Precept new nurses
- Interpret and monitor patient EKG rhythms. Address changes in rhythms with the use of nursing judgment.
- Perform wound care and manage central lines and peritoneal dialysis.
- Educate patients on disease processes and care practices.
Registered Nurse- Telemetry
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Interpret and monitor patient EKG rhythms. Address changes in rhythms with the use of nursing judgment.
- Perform wound care and manage central lines and peritoneal dialysis.
- Educate patients on disease processes and care practices.
- Work as a charge nurse to support team members and delegate assignments to nurses according to their level of knowledge and training.
- Precept new nurses on the practices of the unit and hospital policies and standards
- Guide and support new nurses in refining time management, effective communication, and critical thinking skills.
Registered Nurse, acute rehab
Presence Heritage Village Rehab, Kankakee Il
Kankakee, Il
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Oversee the delivery of care through the nursing process to assigned patients.
- Collaborate with supervisors, physicians, and other clinical disciplines in making decisions regarding patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Illinois University
05-2018
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic life Support
- NIH Stroke Certified
Timeline
Certified nurse educator
International Career Institute
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Multi-specialty step-down
University of Chicago Medicine
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- Telemetry
Amita Health St. Josephs Hospital – Chicago
10.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse- Telemetry
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
02.2019 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, acute rehab
Presence Heritage Village Rehab, Kankakee Il
09.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Illinois University