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TERESA LIM

Wonder Lake

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, administrating medications safely and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse

Advocate Health Care
12.2024 - Current
  • Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
  • Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
  • Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.

Charge Nurse/ Rapid Response Nurse/ICU Nurse

Advocate Aurora Health Care
05.2019 - 11.2024
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
  • Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed as a charge nurse.
  • Responded quickly to medical alerts in order to initiate life-saving interventions promptly as an RRT nurse.
  • Interacted with physicians, nurses, administrators, and other healthcare professionals regarding sepsis audits.

Travel ICU Nurse

CareerStaff Unlimited
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Traveled around the United States and worked closely with patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
  • Titrated various medications such as sedation, paralytics, vasopressors, inotropes, and cardiac medications.
  • Managed hemodynamic monitoring including arterial lines, central venous catheters, and pulmonary artery catheters.
  • Coordinated complex invasive monitoring and therapies including intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).

Nurse Extern

Advocate Aurora Health Care
06.2018 - 04.2019
  • Recorded patient medical history and reported changes in condition to the nurse in charge.
  • Administered medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Assisted RNs with complex treatments and procedures for patients.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all patient interactions in electronic health records system.
  • Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Herzing University
05.2019

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Patient Safety
  • Nursing Care Coordination
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Care and Education
  • Culturally-sensitive Care
  • Compassionate
  • Communication skills

Certification

  • CCRN
  • WI RN License
  • IL RN License
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NIHSS
  • Nominated for Daisy Award x7

Timeline

Charge Nurse

Advocate Health Care
12.2024 - Current

Travel ICU Nurse

CareerStaff Unlimited
10.2021 - 03.2022

Charge Nurse/ Rapid Response Nurse/ICU Nurse

Advocate Aurora Health Care
05.2019 - 11.2024

Nurse Extern

Advocate Aurora Health Care
06.2018 - 04.2019

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Herzing University
TERESA LIM