Whitney Lewis
South Holland
Summary
Registered Nurse (BSN) with experience in high-acuity clinical environments requiring strong assessment skills, clinical judgment, and rapid response to changes in patient condition. Skilled in monitoring complex patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and delivering evidence-based care in fast-paced settings. Committed to patient safety, compassionate care, and continued growth in critical care nursing practice.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Telemetry Unit
Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago
10.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with cardiac, respiratory, and medical-surgical conditions
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret telemetry strips, and manage complex monitoring equipment
- Administer IV medications and perform focused assessments to identify patient deterioration
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care
- Educate patients and families on discharge planning and medications
Nursing Support Assistant – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
University of Chicago Medicine
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted with direct patient care supporting premature and critically ill neonates
- Supported neonatal vital signs, feeding assistance (PO/NG), hygiene, and developmentally supportive care
- Maintained thermally safe incubator and bedside environments
- Reported changes in infant condition to the RN
- Collaborated with RNs and interdisciplinary neonatal teams
Nurse Extern – Inpatient Float Pool
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Floated between neuro, spinal cord injury, and rehabilitation units
- Assisted with ADLs, mobility, therapy participation, and nutrition
- Supported interdisciplinary coordination and discharge preparation
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Tinley Park, IL09.2025
Skills
- Neonatal & adult patient care
- Medication administration
- Infection prevention & control
- EPIC EHR
- Family-centered communication
- Team-based care
- Clinical judgment
- EKG interpretation
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Illinois — 09/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association — Expires 10/2026
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified — November 2025
Clinical Education Experience
- Pediatrics (including PICU/NICU) — 48 hrs, University of Chicago Medicine
- Capstone (NICU Focus) — 48 hrs, University of Chicago Medicine
- Collaborative Practice (NICU) — 96 hrs, University of Chicago Medicine
- Maternal-Newborn Health — 48 hrs, Franciscan Health
- Medical-Surgical / Emergency — 192 hrs, Franciscan Health
- Mental Health Nursing — 48 hrs, Ingalls, UChicago Medicine
- Complex Adult Health — 48 hrs, University of Chicago Medicine
- Community Health Nursing — 96 hrs, Norwood Crossing
- Simulation Lab — 168 hrs, Chamberlain University
Timeline
Nursing Support Assistant – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
University of Chicago Medicine
08.2024 - 07.2025
Nurse Extern – Inpatient Float Pool
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
06.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse – Telemetry Unit
Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University