Nekida A. Harden
Calumet City, IL 60409
Email: ***************@*****.***
1-708-***-*** Cell
Objective: To obtain a position as a Professional Registered Nurse that will
utilize my working, clinical and educational experience.
Education:
University of Illinois at Chicago-College of Nursing- May 2001-Bachelor Science in Nursing
Licensor: Professional Registered Nurse
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)-2 years
America Heart Association BLS Provider (CPR & AED) Instructor
IDPH-Certified Hearing and Vision Screener-IDPH
Certified Nurse Aide Instructor and Evaluator
Pest Control License Technician
Additional Work Related Experience:
Pest Control Contactors
Pest Control Technician
Performed Inspection
Provided chemical and Non Chemical treatment based off assessments.
Seasonal/ Part Time May 2021-August2022
Work Related Experience:
School Nursing Experience
Aug 20-Present
Calumet Public School District 132
School Nurse-Middle School 6th-8th
June 18-May 20
South Holland School District 150: McKinley & Greenwood School
District School Nurse
Aug 17-June 18.
Steger School District 194, Columbia Central, Intermediate, Primary Center
District School Nurse
Jan 17-May 17
Consolidated School District 230: Carl Sandburg, Victor J. Andrew, Amos Alonzo Stagg
School Nurse-Part Time
School Nursing Duties:
Administered and Monitored medications to students in the school setting.
Maintained compliance with state school code for child health immunizations.
Provided healthcare services to students with acute and chronic health conditions.
Partnered with the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, Chicago Care Mobile Van, Asthma & Allergy Van and the Dental Van to provide health related services to uninsured families.
Performed hearing and vision screening for mandated grade levels.
Developed Individualized Health Plans for students with chronic illnesses and
disabilities. Conduct medical history information for children eligible for 504/IEP plans.
Implemented emergency care plans for handling life-threatening condition
Provided nursing care and safety during Corona Virus Pandemic.
physical and immunizations to uninsured families in the South Holland Community.
Organized hearing, vision and dental screening with outside agencies.
Worked as an Interdisciplinary team member in SPED department to provide 504/IEP plans.
Supervised, Educated and Trained Certified Nursing Assistants on how to provide care to diabetic student.
Acute Care Experience
(Home Health, Nursing Home and Hospitals)
Jan 16-Aug 16
Home Healthcare Plus, South Holland, Illinois
Registered Nurse-Field/Case Manager
Traveled to patient’s home and provided in home care to patients of different age
groups with various diseases.
Provided Medication Education and management to both patient and family members.
Performed Wound Care and dressing changes to patient with alteration in skin.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary in-home team which include physical therapy,
occupational therapy, speech therapy, and a variety of specialized programs.
June 14-Oct 15
Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey, Illinois
Med Surgical/Observation unit/Pediatric/Women Care-Float Nurse
Provided quality of nursing care to a variety of different patients of all age groups.
Individualized nursing care from admission to discharge.
Charted via Kronos Charting system.
Feb 09-Jul 11
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse
Provided quality nursing care to Pediatric patients of all age groups.
Specialized in Congenital Heart defects & patients requiring ECMO from cardiac surgery.
Cared for patients with Facial-Cranial abnormalities.
Nov.08-Jan.09
Roseland Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Level 2 Special Care Nursery Nurse & Mother Baby Unit Nurse
Provided specialized care to healthy, premature and sick babies.
Assisted Newborns in the transition from utero to birth.
Provided holistic care to women from Antepartum through the postpartum process.
Aug.07-Oct.08
ManorCare of South Holland, South Holland, Illinois
Wound Care Coordinator & Treatment Nurse
Organized and developed a new skin and wound care team for elderly patients.
Established wound care rounds and provided hands on treatment to residents.
Identified and Implemented-Cost effective treatment plans for individualized patients.
Monitored and updated care plans and collaborated care with other inter-disciplines.
Dec.06-Jul.07
Renaissance 0f 87th street, Chicago, Illinois
Wound Care Nurse
Provided hands on wound and skin care treatments to residents.
Identified and implement appropriate-cost effective treatment plans.
Collaborated with other inter-disciplines and charted via MDS.
Sept.05-Nov .06
Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
PICU/NICU/Mother Baby Unit Nurse
Provided quality nursing care in a Level 1-trauma Hospital from infants to adolescents.
Cared for patients with Diabetes, Gunshots injuries and a variety of Respiratory Illness.
Participated in the Float Pool Team where I floated & gained experience on various units.
June.05-Nov.05
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Scottish Rite Hospital, Atlanta Georgia PICU/TICU
Travel Nurse
Provided highly specialized care in Non-Academic Hospital.
Assessed and maintained patients in a variety of Critical States. Participated in the Float Pool team where I floated & gained experience on various units.
Provided quality nursing care in a Level 1-trauma Hospital from infants to adolescents.
Aug.02-May.05
University of Chicago-Comers Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
PICU & Cardiac Critical Care Unit Nurse
Provided quality care in Academic and Unionized Hospital
Organized and developed newly pediatric skin and wound care team.
Created a Skin Care protocol for Pediatric patients and educated staff on its usage.
References Upon Request