Rehabilitation Unit Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse - Franciscan Health - Olympia Fields, IL
(2022-02)
- Managed a team of nursing staff, enhancing workflow ensuring the unit runs efficiently and maintains high standards of patient care.
- Performed comprehensive patients' assessments, including wound care and medication administration.
- Provided holistic, evidence-based, and patient-centered care to promote optimal health and independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to establish and monitor individualized patient care goals.
- Focused on facilitating smooth transitions from rehabilitation to home settings for optimal patient recovery and well-being.
- Assisted hospital in staffing to float to OB, ED, Med-Surg, or other departments if needed.
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse - Franciscan Health - Olympia Fields, IL
(2021-10 - 2022-01)
- Provided patient care, performed assessments, and interventions at a 31-bed ICU unit for trauma.
- Assessed patients' condition, notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain.
- Administered mediations as determined by the patient's condition (IV, Sub-Q, oral, etc.)
- Communicated the patient's condition to family members in a compassionate and non-technical manner.
- Educated patients and family members about medications, treatment procedures and condition.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and classes.
CNA and Supervisor - Khudeira Medical Center - Chicago, IL
(2004-01 - 2019-12)
- Monitored and recorded an average of 25-60 patients per day (e.g. obtained patients' vital signs, assessed their medical condition, and prepared them for medical treatment by physicians).
- Managed patient scheduling, phone work, used a variety of EMR documentation.
- Performed venipunctures, injections, wound cultures, and EKGs, and CLIA-waived tests.
- Assisted Ob/Gyn with clerical, clinical, and laboratory duties.
- Electronically ordered labs, x-rays, and referrals as directed.
- Worked with Vaccine For Children Program (VFC) including annual chart/EMR audits and meetings.
- Took responsibility for the business performance and customer concerns.
- Organized and implemented the production of the work, the workforce, training, and resources necessary.
- Maintained high standards of quality control, hygiene, health, and safety.
