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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Friends Healthcare Clinic- May 2022- February 2023
800 E 55th St Chicago Il 60615. Family Practice
Preceptor- Diane Zimmerman FNP
WORK EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse Independent Contractor: 2018- present
June 2023-present -Infojini Staffing
Franciscan Health 24 Joliet St, Dyer In 46311
RN Medical Surgical/ Telemetry Unit
Duties include but not limited to- Monitoring patients ’vital
signs and recognize subtle changes
Recognizing sudden changes in patient condition and giving
urgent treatments when required. Oxygen management
utilizing Ventilatory, BIPAP/CPAP and Opti flow, Trach care and
management, Venous access initiation and management,
wound care. Carrying out treatment plans by administering
medications such as insulin and cardiac drips. Assessing
diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs) and
radiographs (X-rays) and performing them in some
circumstances. Reading EKG strips and recognizing rhythm
changes. Delivering emergency medical care, such as cardiac
life support, when patients are in crisis. Updating patients ’
health information to ensure accurate record keeping. Working
with Physicians, Respiratory Therapy and other members of the
care team to revise treatment plans when needed
RN 2018-2021
Favorite Healthcare Staffing; Chicago Il and Indianapolis In
Kindred Hospital Feb 2019-2021
LTAC
Duties included but not limited to: Covid 19 management, Covid
ICU, SPU, CCU and step down, early detection (covid testing),
managing critical patients, airway management of ventilated
patients, trach care, trach suctioning, managing ventilated
patients, initiating, titrating and maintaining critical drips and
sedation, close observation and assessment and documentation,
monitoring cardiac rhythms via telemetry, collaboration with
physician and respiratory therapist, wound care, TPN, blood and
blood products, IV therapies and insertions Morphine pumps ,
catheters, chest tubes, feeding tubes, central line care , code
team etc. .
2008-2020
Lake County Nursing and Rehab 5025 McCook East Chicago In
46312
Director of Nursing 2017-2020
RN MDS Coordinator 2013-2017
Restorative Nurse 2011-2013
Licensed Practical Nurse- 2008-2011
2015-2018
ST Catherine’s Hospital
4320 Fir St East Chicago In 46312
RN Med Surg/Tele
Responsibilities included, assess patient condition, administer
medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, complete
documentation, complete admissions and discharges, start IVs,
central line care, insert and provide foley care, administer blood
and blood products, titrate and administer IV therapy including
drips and IV push medication, read telemetry strips, read labs and
notify physician of abnormal findings, recognize declined patient
status and implement orders such as cardiac drips of IV push,
transfers when required, consult with respiratory therapy as
needed, trach and ETT (airway management) follow physician
orders and provide patients with support and education.
2002-2013
Holy Cross Hospital
2701 W 68TH St Chicago IL 60629
Certified Surgical Technologist
Responsibilities included assisting surgeons, RNs, anesthesiologist
and surgical assistants in operating room procedures, prepare
patients, rooms and equipment for pending surgery, sterilize
instruments, setup specialized equipment needed for surgical
case, team lead in orthopedics
and urology. Specialized focus on ophthalmology, orthopedic and
general surgery.
Education
Licenses/Certifications
ACLS
BLS