Virginia Jolivet
Chicago
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience delivering patient-centered care in inpatient rehabilitation, ambulatory care, labor and delivery, and acute care. Expertise includes patient assessment, care coordination, triage, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in Epic EMR documentation and rapid response, committed to enhancing patient outcomes through clinical advocacy and quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
SELECT MEDICAL
Chicago
04.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving patients recovering from complex medical conditions, injuries, and surgeries.
- Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, monitor clinical status, and identify changes requiring intervention.
- Interpret laboratory, diagnostic, and telemetry data to support clinical decision-making and patient safety.
- Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring continuity of care.
- Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic EMR.
- Participate in Rapid Response and Code Blue events, delivering timely and effective emergency care.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, rehabilitation goals, and discharge instructions.
Triage Nurse- Women’s Health Clinic
DULY HEALTH AND CARE
Olympia Fields
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Delivered comprehensive triage and clinical support services in a fast-paced outpatient healthcare environment.
- Conducted telephone triage assessments, prioritizing patient needs and coordinating appropriate care interventions.
- Administered immunizations, medications, and physician-ordered treatments while ensuring accurate documentation.
- Assisted physicians during clinical procedures and coordinated diagnostic testing, referrals, and hospital admissions.
- Educated patients regarding medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and follow-up instructions.
- Served as a liaison between patients, providers, pharmacies, and ancillary departments to improve communication and patient satisfaction.
- Maintained compliance with OSHA standards, infection-control protocols, and medication management procedures.
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL
Chicago
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Assessed and managed obstetric patients presenting with labor, pregnancy complications, and high-risk conditions.
- Performed maternal and fetal assessments, including continuous fetal monitoring and interpretation.
- Provided labor support, pain management, patient education, and delivery assistance throughout the childbirth process.
- Assisted with inductions, epidural procedures, and postpartum recovery care.
- Circulated and assisted during cesarean sections and emergency obstetric and gynecological procedures.
- Educated patients and families on labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and medication management.
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical Unit
ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER
Oak Lawn
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Delivered patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based clinical practices in an acute care setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assessed, monitored, and evaluated patient conditions while coordinating treatment and discharge planning.
- Promoted safe transitions of care to rehabilitation facilities, outpatient services, and home settings.
- Advocated for patients and families to ensure high-quality, compassionate care and positive clinical outcomes.
Student Nurse Technician
BJC HEALTHCARE
St. Louis
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Supported registered nurses in delivering direct patient care and managing activities of daily living to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, promptly reporting changes in patient conditions to ensure timely interventions by nursing staff.
- Collected laboratory specimens and facilitated diagnostic testing procedures to aid in accurate patient assessments.
- Supported patient safety initiatives and maintained compliance with infection-control protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 08.2015 - 12.2019
Skills
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Post-Acute Care
- Medication Administration
- Triage Nursing
- Clinical Documentation
- Epic EMR
- EMR management
- Rapid Response
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Communication
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Illinois, Active, 05/28
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
SELECT MEDICAL
04.2024 - Current
Triage Nurse- Women’s Health Clinic
DULY HEALTH AND CARE
02.2022 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL
05.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical Unit
ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER
04.2020 - 05.2021
Student Nurse Technician
BJC HEALTHCARE
09.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
08.2015 - 12.2019