Registered Nurse Patient Care
Resume:
CHRISTINE
THIEDE
christineann.thiede@yahoo.
com
Countryide, IL 60525
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, critically ill ventilated patients, trauma and pediatric patients in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Stroger Hospital, AYA Healthcare - Pediatric Registered Nurse Chicago, IL • 10/2022 - Current
Stroger Hospital - AYA Healthcare - Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
06/2021 - Current
WORK HISTORY
Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
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Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
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Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
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Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
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Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
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Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
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• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms. Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
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Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
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Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
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Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
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SKILLS
• Acute Care
• Patient care
• Supervising
• Wound care
• Ventilators
• Managerial
• Precepting
• Electronic Charting
• IV Administration
• PICC Lines
• EPIC EMR
• Patient Admission
• Pediatric Nursing
• Blood Product Transfusion
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL • 11/2014
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
• BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced
Cardiovascular Life Support
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PALS - Pediatric Advanced life
Support
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RML Specialty Hospital - Registered Nurse
06/2017 - 11/2021
King Bruwaert House - Registered Nurse
11/2015 - 10/2021
Good Samaritan Hospital - Registered Nurse - IMCU
08/2020 - 04/2021
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
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Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
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Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
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Maintains accountability for the overall care management of patients
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• Accepts and responds to written and verbal physician orders Coordinates and participates in emergency and "code" situations
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Performs clinical assessments, administers and monitors patients' responds to medications, blood products and nutritional support, and performs complex patient treatments
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Care and management of patients on ventilators, g-tubes, drains and severe wounds
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• All aspects of nursing for taking care of critically ill patients
• Perform physical exams and health histories upon admission Provide health promotion and education to resident and family
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Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions
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Interpret patient information and make critical decisions about needed actions
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Coordinate care, in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals
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Direct and supervise care delivered by other healthcare personnel
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Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
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Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
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Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
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Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia
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Manor Care - Unit Manager
08/2019 - 02/2020
Lexington Healthcare - Registered Nurse
11/2016 - 09/2018
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital - Rehabilitation Care Assistant II
04/2011 - 11/2013
Good Samaritan Hospital - Patient Care Tech II
12/2008 - 04/2011
Sprint-Nextel - Datafill Technician
12/1994 - 03/2008
interpretation.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
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Oversee the care management of a population of patients within an assigned area, unit or clinical function.
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The position conducts the nursing process, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation under the scope of the State's Nurse Practice Act of registered Nurse licensure.
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Coordinates resource utilization, timely and appropriate care interventions, and interdisciplinary communication to enhance patient and family satisfaction, adherence to center's clinical systems and regulatory compliance.
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Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
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Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
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• Supervise and monitor responsibilities of CNA's.
• Administration of medications via G-tube.
• Application and monitoring of wound VAC.
• Treatments of skin and other wounds.
• All aspects of tracheostomy care.
• Admission and discharge of patients.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, transfers, mobility skills, skin, bowel and bladder programs.
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Planning and assessments including charting daily vitals, blood vitals and post op vitals.
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• Maintain cell sites in the Midwest area.
Completions of numerous site migrations, DS0 changes, daily maintenance of power frequency changes, T1 adds and many other parameter changes with impeccable accuracy.
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