Babitha M. Vayalil, RN ***-***-
* **** *** ****** #****, Chicago, IL 60605
*********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
. Professional RN with MSN degree and 4 years of clinical experience in
Critical Care and Apheresis
. Proven ability to work well in a team setting to provide the most safe
and efficient patient care
. Excellent track record of learning new concepts and being flexible in
challenging work environments
Education & Credentials
Registered Nurse (RN) 2008 (Illinois)
Master of Science in Nursing 2012
Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2008
Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL
Work Experience
Apheresis Registered Nurse Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine
2010 - Present
University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
. First RN hired in Apheresis department at UCM and responsible to train
all new incoming staff
. Provides and manages the following services: therapeutic plasma
exchanges, red-cell exchanges, leukopheresis, stem cell collections,
clinical research studies, and red cell / platelet collections
. Performs supervisorial duties such as taking lead when supervisor is
on leave and reviewing documentation of peers and technical staff
. Prepares and updates relevant standard of practice (SOP) documentation
. Worked with external consultant to design process flow documentation
for new EPIC system
. Maintains excellent patient relationships proven by patients returning
and requesting that I provide their treatment services
. Represented UCM at the American Society for Apheresis (ASFA)
conference in Scottsdale, AZ in 2011
ICU Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
2008 - 2010
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital at Loyola Health, Melrose Park, IL
. Provided a variety of patient care including the following:
hemodynamic monitoring, pharmacologic intervention with vasopressors,
vasodilators, cardiac inotropes, and cardiac hemodynamic monitoring
graphic interpretation, and ventilator management
. Worked together with a multi-disciplinary team (e.g. MDs, PAs, etc) in
a highly stressful environment
. Gained superb critical thinking skills in short time frame that can be
applied across the nursing field
. Experienced in conducting assessments, lab work and documentation as
well as educating patients regarding medications, treatment procedures
and discharge processes
Nurse Intern Rotational Program
2007 - 2008
Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village, IL
. Under the direction of a RN, assisted in providing patient care in a
safe and therapeutic manner
. Worked in a variety of departments such as nursing floors and critical
care as well as specialty areas such as operating room, cath lab and
labor and delivery
Accomplishments & Interests
. Invited to join the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau
International for high performance in MSN program in 2012
. Enjoys public speaking and making presentations in professional and
social environments
. BLS Certified