QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong work ethic, detail oriented, well organized, flexible, and effective

interpersonal skills. Able to establish and maintain strong relationships

with colleagues and patients through communication and active listening.

Works well independently, as well as in a team-oriented environment.

Quality education blended with diligence, integrity, exceptional judgment

and critical thinking abilities to perform efficiently in the professional

environment.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

Swedish Covenant Hospital

Nursing Practicum:

Med Surg 1 (Ortho/Neuro)(96 Hours)

Med Surg 2 (CCU) (96 Hours)

Psychology (96 Hours)

Role Transition (Cardiac Telemetry) (120 Hours)

. Participated in extensive data collection of patient history

. Utilized therapeutic communication and active listening to focus on

patient-centered care

. Conducted complete head-to-toe assessments

. Observed behavioral states and responses to behavioral therapies

. Documented nursing care and observations on MediTech

. Admitted patients onto the unit based on hospital protocol

. Participated in central line IV site dressing changes

. Performed tracheostomy care and intermittent suction

. Inserted and removed Foley and straight catheters

. Assisted in patient control analgesia set up

. Maintained hemovacs and Jackson Pratt drains

. Assisted in ostomy and stoma care

. Analyzed cardiac telemetry strips and rhythms

. Inserted peripheral IV lines

Evanston Hospital

Nursing Practicum:

Obstetrics (96 Hours)

. Performed consistent and accurate infant head-toe assessments

. Administered patient medications through various routes

. Assisted in setting up sterile fields in delivery room

. Performed APGAR score assessments on newborn infants

. Initiated infant enteral feedings

. Performed infant hygiene care

. Assisted in breastfeeding education sessions

. Documented nursing care interventions and observations on EPIC

. Completed antepartum and postpartum assessments

Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital

Nursing Practicum:

Pediatrics (96 Hours)

. Performed deep wound packing and sterile dressing changes

. Assisted in halo traction and Buck's traction care

. Initiated gravity feedings

. Utilized Doppler for pedal pulse identification

. Assisted in blood transfusions

. Utilized growth charts to determine and analyze patient health status

. Maintained patency and assisted with insertion of nasogastric tubes

. Focused on discharge teaching and educating caregivers

. Collected and measured urine and stool specimen appropriately

Illinois Department of Child and Family Services

Nursing Student:

Community Health Nursing (120 Hours)

. Formulated nursing diagnosis based on assessment data

. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members on patient care

. Maintained ventilator settings

. Discussed patient outcomes and interventions

. Evaluated safety risks

. Participated in home visits to assess living situations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Advocate Christ Hospital May 2014 - Present

Registered Nurse- Trauma/Respiratory

. Provide nursing care and medical treatment to patients of the medical

center within the scope of practice as defined by state law

. Evaluate patient needs, prioritized patient care flow and provided

health treatments

. Conduct nursing assessments based on the patient's history and his/her

physical status by identifying critical medical signs/symptoms and

performing tests

. Communicate frequently with patients and their families and provide

educational teaching regarding medication, plan of care, and discharge

. Determine follow up procedures and follow discharge protocol per

facility

. Facilitate individualized plan of care - Identify critical nursing

needs and emergency situations and provided healthcare treatment

within legal scope of nursing practices

. Document nursing procedures, maintained medical records and patient

status, maintained a clean, sanitized and safe environment

. Maintenance of and medication administration through Percutaneous

Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) and Nasogastric (NG) tube

. Support Pleurx Drain care by utilizing aseptic technique

. Provide tracheal care and intermittent suction

. Education and instruction regarding insertion and care of patients

with nasogastric tubes

Life Quotes February 2014 - May 2014

APS Specialist

. Grade calls to determine accuracy and consistency of Life Quotes

policies and procedures

. Data entry using Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, and Outlook)

. Order medical records per insurance companies requests

. Contact hospital medical records department for status of client's

medical records

Finish Line November 2013- March 2014

Sales Associate

. Operated POS and hand-held register

. Assisted customers on selection, guidance, and purchase

. Informed customers of special promotions and sales

. Maintained customer focused environment

Gap Factory Store March 2013 - June 2013

Sales Associate / Cashier

. Operated POS register

. Greeted customers entering in the store

. Maintained an organized environment

. Provided customers with daily promotions

Carson Pirie Scott October 2012 - March 2013

Sales Associate / Cashier

. Operated POS register

. Facilitated a friendly customer environment

. Advised customers on purchases and merchandise

. Maintained a clean and organize environment

. Responsible for a balanced cash drawers at end of shifts

. Responsible for answering customer phone calls to provide information

about products and availability

Abbott Labs August 2008 - October 2012

Lab Technician / Lab Aide

. Independently maintained and organized laboratory

. Maintained laboratory equipment

. Supported good laboratory practice (GLP) through creation and

maintenance of equipment log sheets

. Ordered and maintained chemical and material inventory

. Collaborated and prepared protocols with calibration and validation

department for laboratory equipment

. Executed validation protocols (Plate Centrifuge)

. Good aseptic technique while working in a sterile environment

. Usage and knowledge of various laboratory equipment (pipette,

centrifuges, Bunsen burner)

. Basic knowledge of Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization (FISH)

. Prepared media used for various experiments (FISH Wash Media & Culture

Media)

. Basic knowledge of streaking culture plates

. Knowledge of Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN)

. Verification of clinical data and calculations

. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data entry

EDUCATION:

BS Nursing, Cum Laude (GPA: 3.6), December 2013

North Park University

BA Liberal Arts & Science, Deans List, May 2010

University of Illinois at Chicago

TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS/ HONORS:

CPR & AED Certification (BLS), American Heart Association, Current

Registered Nurse, State of Illinois, Active

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