Experienced Event Coordinator and Hospitality Lead
Resume:
ELISSA
WILSEY,
LPN
******.******@*****.***
Chicago, IL 60622
Strategic nursing leader with expertise in clinical judgment and process optimization. Drives patient outcomes through effective collaboration and innovative care strategies. Skilled in communication and project management, with a strong track record in enhancing program enrollment and caseloads via physician outreach and clinical relationship management. Experienced in direct patient care and facilitating efficient workflows, serving as a vital link between clinical teams, families, and referral sources.
SUMMARY
SKILLS
• Compassion and Empathy
• Infection Control
• Medication Administration
• Medication and IV Administration
• Wound Care
• Patient Education
• Dementia care
• Diabetes Management
• Immunizations and Vaccinations
• Geriatrics
• Psychiatry
• Clinical Documentation
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Self-Management
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
Malcolm X College
Chicago • 05/2016
Associate of Science: Nursing
Otsego Area School of Practical
Nursing
Oneonta, NY • 06/2010
Licensed Practical Nurse: Nursing
EDUCATION
IntelyCare - Agency Nurse
Multiple Locations • 06/2017 - Current
Albany Care - Psychiatric Nurse
Evanston, IL • 07/2025 - 03/2026
Astra Health - Clinical Nurse Liaison
Harwood Heights, IL • 01/2024 - 05/2025
WORK HISTORY
Deliver patient care in diverse healthcare environments, rapidly adapting to facility-specific protocols and procedures, while ensuring compliance with safety and procedural standards.
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Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, accurately documenting patient responses to inform ongoing care.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
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Observed behavior, mood, and cognitive function to evaluate mental status and track treatment effectiveness while monitoring for psychotropic medication side effects.
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Identified physical health abnormalities and metabolic side effects through assessment of routine blood work for patients on complex antipsychotic regimens, ensuring appropriate intervention.
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Built trusting, nonjudgmental relationships; encouraged patients to express their thoughts and feelings, helping them develop healthier coping mechanisms.
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Conducted comprehensive assessments and screenings to identify patient needs, verify eligibility and coordinated appropriate resources for specialized post-acute placement.
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Communicated complex care plans clearly to patients and families, reducing transfer anxiety and improving overall satisfaction scores.
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Coordinated and hosted on-site educational seminars and networking luncheons for local hospital discharge planners and case managers to drive facility awareness.
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Medical Solutions - Travel Nurse
Lake Placid, NY • 10/2020 - 01/2021
Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services - Charge Nurse
Chicago, IL • 01/2015 - 05/2017
The Grove of Evanston - Charge Nurse
Evanston, IL • 01/2014 - 12/2015
Brightview Nursing & Rehab - Charge Nurse & Wound Care Director Bensenville, IL • 08/2012 - 08/2013
Imperial Grove Pavilion - Charge Nurse & Memory Care Supervisor Chicago, IL • 03/2011 - 06/2012
Focused on acute care, critical symptom management, and strict personal PPE compliance in high-capacity COVID-19 pandemic units.
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Administered nasal and nasopharyngeal swab tests (PCR and rapid antigen) to hundreds of patients daily while adhering to clinical standards.
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Managed complex medical conditions – initiating palliative and end- of-life care, controlling symptoms and comforting dying patients when families could not be present.
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Monitored clinical oversight by performing patient assessments, managing complex care plans, and administering IV and acute medications.
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Ensured compliance with safety standards, hospital policies, and infection control protocols, promoting a safe patient environment.
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Prevented infections, created specialized treatment plans, and educated patients and staff on care regimen.
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Organized unit staffing, patient flow, and clinical decisions to improve care quality.
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Evaluated MAR/MHR, audited patient charts and med carts, ensuring compliance with State and Federal protocols while maintaining patient care quality.
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• Managed patients' admissions, transfers and discharges. Provided a complete range of LPN services in a 162-bed facility; including, direct-nursing-care, medication administration and wound care treatments.
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Examined, assessed wounds. Checked size, depth, color, and drainage to see how well an injury is healing and executed treatment per TAR.
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Assessed, treated, and managed complex or hard-to-heal skin injuries, including pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical incisions, and severe burns.
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Oversaw personalized care plans for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, developing and implementing care programs that met the needs of residents, staff.
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Contributed to JCAHO accreditation and CMS 4-star rating for memory care unit, ensuring compliance with standards and enhancing service quality.
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Maintained 100% compliance with HIPAA guidelines while managing confidential health records and conducting bedside handoffs.
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