Education:

Elmhurst University, Elmhurst, Illinois

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Psychology May, 2016

Harper College, Palatines, Illinois

Science Associates August 2012

Member of Phi Theta Kappa: National Honor society that recognizes and encourages the academic achievement of two-year college students. President’s Honor List May 2013.

Licensure and Certification:

Registered Nurse: Illinois State Board of Nursing, Expires: May 2024

License # 041.448185

CERTIFICATIONS

BLS, RN

Professional Registered Nurse Experience:

●Acute Apheresis RN: April 2000 till present – Fresenius Medical Care

●Acute Dialysis RN: January 2017 –April 2000 – Northshore Healthcare System, Illinois, Davita Renal care

Glen Oaks Hospital Amita Health: Staff PCT Med Surge Unit: June 2015- August 2016

Glen Lake Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation: Staff RN: October 2016 –January 2017

Professional Summary:

Loving, flexible, and hard working Registered RN with 7+ years of experience in planning, coordinating and managing the clinical services in critical acute hospital setting in various nursing units. Provided Apheresis treatments directly to support patient care in accordance to policies and procedures. Areas of practice are diverse, including, but not limited to, therapeutic plasma exchange, RBC exchange and depletion, PLT and WBC depletions. The Apheresis RN is partner with the hospital or outpatient facility to provide quality care to the patient and deliver care that provides a positive patient experience.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under limited supervision, applies considerable knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to direct patient care in multiple modalities not limited to apheresis.

Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients in the hospital or outpatient location, providing the appropriate treatment technique for assigned patients or donors as prescribed in all apheresis modality procedures, as appropriately defined, therapeutic plasma exchange, RBC exchange or depletion, WBC and PLT depletions, PBSC and all types of WBC collections, and therapeutic phlebotomy.

Performs scheduled, un-scheduled and emergency Apheresis treatments and other extra-corporeal therapies (Therapeutic and Donor) in the assigned hospital(s) or outpatient locations, establishing priority of care. Initiates, monitors, and discontinues prescribed treatments and medication according to established policies and procedures.

Gives organized, concise shift reports for patients on as assigned. Apply high level thinking skills to patient schedules to meet needs of more critical patients due to labs, MD orders, availability of access/replacement products or patient assessment.

Travels outside regional area as necessary to help with coverage of patient treatments to perform Apheresis or other extra-corporeal therapies.

Maintains a safe environment for self, patients and staff by following universal infection control precautions in performing patient care and handling of equipment.

Maintains current knowledge of the advancements in the Therapeutic Apheresis by ensuring that the apheresis LMS modules are reviewed and completed.

Patient Care:

Assesses patients’ responses to therapeutic apheresis making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the appropriately credentialed physician. Communicate problems or concerns to the Inpatient Program Manager, appropriately credentialed physician, patient hospital primary nurse and others as indicated.

Assesses patients pre, during and post treatment to detect mild, moderate and severe Apheresis and non-Apheresis related complications, notifying the appropriate hospital personnel.

Responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient’s response to prescribed treatment modality, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and blood supplier.

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