Susana Cabanas
Joliet,IL
Summary
Driven nursing professional with med-surg hospital experience. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health. Skilled at working independently and collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team. Adaptable provider of general nursing services to patients with wide variety of conditions and health considerations. Highly efficient and effective multitasker. Maintain cultural and diversity awareness when dealing with patients, visitors, co-workers, and other customers. Interacted with patients and colleagues, demonstrating compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
St Joseph Hospital Joliet
10.2021 - Current
- Acute Med-Surg Unit step down
- Acute care patient care post surgery
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Wound care management
- IV therapy, PCS pump, heparin GGTs
- IV insertion, catheters ,cardiac Rhythm interpretation
- BLS/ACLS assisted multiple cardiac arrest, rapids and respiratory failure codes.
- Infection control
- Admissions/Discharges
- Proficient with multiple drainage system; chest tubes, JP drains, nephrostomy, external biliary system
RN
UChicago Medicine Advent Health
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Med-surg
- Administration of blood and blood products
- Administered medications via IV/PO/SQ/IM
- NG tube proficient
- Indwelling catheter administrations proficient
- Maintain drug accountability, ensured proper documentation
- Perform initial patient assessment and work with physicians to plan, implement and evaluate plans of care
- Infection prevention
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
PCT ICU NEURO
St Joseph Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff, and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Cared for patients by providing, personal care and ambulation
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to RN
- Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living under guidance of RN
- Organized and maintained general supply storage areas
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention
- Assisted Code Blues
- Post-mortem care
- Accu-checks
Education
BSN RN - Nursing
Aurora University
Aurora, IL04-2021
Skills
- Bilingual fluent English and Spanish
- Fast learner
- Problem solver
- BLS/ACLS/EKG
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Preventative Health
- Patient Oriented
- Meditech proficient
- Cerner proficient
- EPIC
Certification
- ACLS
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- BSN RN license active
- Telemetry Certification provided by St Joseph Hospital
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN
UChicago Medicine Advent Health
10.2022 - 01.2024
RN
St Joseph Hospital Joliet
10.2021 - Current
PCT ICU NEURO
St Joseph Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2021
BSN RN - Nursing
Aurora University
The DAISY Award
https://www.daisyfoundation.org/daisy-award/honorees/susana-cabanas