Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
DAISY AWARD
Languages
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Susana Cabanas

Joliet

Summary


Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Over 6 years of experienced in the hospital setting.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PRN Staff Nurse

Ascension St Joseph Hospital
02.2024 - Current
  • Med surg/Telemetry/Observation/Geriatrics
  • Post surgical patients, EGD ,Colonoscopies, Amputations, Bowel receptions, Lap/open Cholecystectomies, Appendectomies, Mass removal, ENT surgeries.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
  • Chest tubes/ PEG tubes , JP draining systems, CBIs
  • Heparin drips, Cardizem drips
  • Peg tubes feedings and medications administration
  • Promoted a healing environment for patients and families through compassionate care and effective pain management strategies.
  • Contributed to a positive work culture by collaborating respectfully with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and disciplines while remaining focused on the common goal of superior patient care.
  • Advocated for patients'' rights, ensuring that each individual received appropriate resources and support throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Managed time efficiently by delegating tasks appropriately and utilizing available resources to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
  • Coordinated seamless transitions of care between various departments within the hospital setting by effectively communicating relevant information among healthcare providers.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize tasks effectively during high-stress situations while maintaining exceptional levels of patient care.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in various nursing techniques including IV insertion, catheterization, wound care, and medication administration.

RN

U Chicago Medicine/Advent Health
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Med-surg /Tele
  • Post up gastric sleeve experienced
  • Monitored input and output in pts with renal failure
  • Indwelling catheter administrations proficient
  • Coordinates with patients, family social workers and physicians in planning and facilitating discharge.
  • Maintain drug accountability, ensured proper documentation
  • Perform initial patient assessment and work with physicians to plan, implement and evaluate plans of care
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.

RN

Ascension St Joseph Hospital / Ascension Villa
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • New admissions/ long term residents
  • Assist residents to complete ADLs
  • Assist with feeding and patient’s mobility
  • Promote resident’s safety
  • Help residents to follow specific schedules and task that they have to achieve
  • Assist new residents to adapt to the unit settings
  • Maintain areas clean of safety hazard
  • Reposition patients every two hours as indicated
  • Head to toe assessment
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Education

BSN RN - Nursing

Aurora University
Aurora, IL
01.2021

Skills

  • Bilingual fluent English and Spanish
  • IV insertion
  • Problem solver
  • BLS/ACLS
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Compassionate
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Preventative Health
  • Patient Oriented
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Blood collection
  • Medication and IV administration

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • BSN RN license active
  • Telemetry Certification
  • ACLS

DAISY AWARD

Received The DAISY Award for the month of April. https://www.daisyfoundation.org/daisy-award/honorees/susana-cabanas

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

PRN Staff Nurse

Ascension St Joseph Hospital
02.2024 - Current

RN

U Chicago Medicine/Advent Health
10.2022 - 02.2024

RN

Ascension St Joseph Hospital / Ascension Villa
05.2021 - 12.2022

BSN RN - Nursing

Aurora University

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