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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name (Keske)CHICAGO, IL Street Address
PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE - EMAIL AVAILABLEProfessional SummaryBoard Certified Nurse Practitioner, nursing instructor and PhD candidate with expertise in management and supervision of medical staff. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Skilled in program development teaching and student teaching with a strong emphasis in critical care, mental illness with adult population and geriatrics, case management, and administration. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.Skills Leadership Mentorship Experienced preceptor Long-Term Care Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration Nursing Protocols Acute Rehabilitation Practice Standards Leadership and Guidance Professional Development Schedule Preparation Quality Improvement Nursing Ethics Process ImprovementWork History01/2023 to CurrentNorthwestern Palos Community Palliative Nurse PractitionerNorthwestern Chicago, ILProvides leadership and support by attending meetings to make suggestions on how to decrease length of stay and readmissionsTaking the lead to establish meetings among providers to facilitate ways to develop staff supportProvides input on operational development and policy developmentAnalyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosesDeveloped treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.12/2020 to CurrentResearch AssistantLoyola University Maywood, ILAttend project meetingsReview charts and summarize the findings of the data on dementiaDemonstrate the ability to multitask and have excellent time management skillsPresent findings and make recommendations.03/2011 to 1/2023Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine in the Community and Post Acute Care NetworkAdvocate Healthcare Chicago, ILConsultant, mentor, and preceptor to providers on our teamManaged care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures, tumors and mental illnessesComplied with policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomesManaged patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, COPD and mental illnessesWas on a committee to recognize areas of patient care that need improvement to prevent avoidable readmissionPerform advance care planning with patients and their familiesPrecept Nurse Practitioners when they join the Post-Acute Care Network.08/2021 to 06/2022Graduate Student Teaching AssistantLoyola University Chicago, ILDelivered lectures to share insight into the curriculum with studentsIn simulation lab facilitated a beneficial learning environment to include input from students of all backgroundsIn the simulation lab formulated applicable examples and hypothetical scenarios for enhancing class understanding of course conceptsGraded exams and other coursework to accurately reflect students' mastery of material in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program (DNP) and Nurse Practitioner programsEvaluated and grade examinations, assignments, and papers, and record gradesDemonstrated use of laboratory equipment and enforced laboratory rulesScheduled and maintained regular office hours to meet with studentsMet with supervisors to discuss students' grades and complete required grade-related paperworkLed discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.Offered guidance to students on academic and career planning to support professional goal setting.08/2021 to 06/2022Nursing InstructorLoyola University Chicago, ILEvaluated and graded students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papersMaintained student attendance records, grades, and other required recordsSupervised students' laboratory and clinical workInitiated, facilitated, and moderate classroom discussions.09/2020 to 12/2020Research internshipLoyola University Maywood, ILDemonstrate ability to use survey and statistical analysis softwareEvaluate literature related to measurement of acute and chronic stressComplete descriptive and correlational analysis using SPSSRead Galvan, JL., & Galvan, (2017)Writing literature reviews: a guide for students of the social and behavioral sciencesNew York: RoutledgeDevelop literature review using the PhD approved literature grid related to measurement of acute and chronic stress and critically summarize findingsCompletion of descriptive data analysis of secondary databaseCompletion of literature review and summary of findings.09/2020 to 12/2020Nurse Clinical instructorLewis University Romeoville, ILAssist in the planning, development and instruction of nursing coursesLecture on nursing topics, assign homework and oversee labsCalled upon to participate in seminars and meetingsCollaboration with colleagues to revise and evaluate course content and teaching issues.11/2009 to 03/2011Nurse PractitionerZ-Medi Internal Medicine Tinley Park, ILDelivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultationKept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing optionsPerformed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medicationsManaged pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseasesDeveloped tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.04/2009 to 11/2009Nurse PractitionerFox Valley Internal Medicine Algonquin, ILExplained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregiversEarned reputation for good attendance and hard workPerformed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medicationsBuilt trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.05/1996 to 09/2009Chicago Park District - Senior LifeguardChicago Park Chicago, ILPerformed basic life support, including CPR to stabilize individuals prior to ambulance arrivalSupervised forty lifeguards during their job trainingHandled situations between pedestrians and other lifeguards by deescalating situationsContacted emergency personnel and provided aid while waiting for further assistanceIdentified emergency situations, including potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures.08/2008 to 04/2009Registered NurseEngagement Health LLC Oak Brook, ILDetermined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needsDeveloped appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk familiesIncorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plansCollaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluationsHelped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment processDeveloped patient care plans, including overall patient health assessments and evaluations.06/2005 to 08/2008Registered NurseNorthwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, ILResponded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventionsAdministered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responsesAdministered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditionsBoosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's statusConsistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plansCounseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual supportCoordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.01/2004 to 06/2005Registered NurseEvanston Northwestern Healthcare Evanston, ILProvided care on a telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patientsExecuted appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimenMonitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unitConducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing careTrained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.05/2002 to 05/2003Nursing AssistantResurrection Health Care Chicago, ILConducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rateCollected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfortResponded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatmentPromoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercisingDocumented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.10/2000 to 05/2002Nursing AssistantResurrection Health Care Chicago, ILPromoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercisingProvided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patientsPrepared and administered required medications.EducationExpected in 12/2024PhD: NursingLoyola University Chicago - Chicago, IL01/2008MSNLoyola University Chicago - Chicago, IL01/2003Bachelor's in Science of NursingUniversity of Illinois At Chicago - Chicago, ILCertificationsAdvanced Practice NurseRegistered NurseCenter for Advanced Palliative care (CAPC)CITI trainedPublicationsPublications Keske, L.A., & Letizia, M.J. (2011). Clostridium Difficile Infection: Essential Information For Nursing. MedSurg Nursing, The Journal of Adult Health, 19(6), 329-333.AccomplishmentsApplied for Dissertation fundingJonas Scholarship (Unfunded)DesignationSigma Theta tau memberCenter to Advance Palliative carePresentations Autoimmune Diseases, 2021 Measurement Tool: PSS, 2021Additional InformationActivitiesSupports Honor Flight, cheers for the veterans after the flight at Midway airportDeveloped Bunko night at a grammar schoolClinical internship at Hines, VA during graduate schoolVolunteered at the Bank the Blue GalaRoom mom at school who organizes events for children's classroomsVolunteer at multiple events for grammar schoolWomen's League Softball Team member (current)Volunteered to coach swim lessons, Team member, 1995-1999Student swimming and water polo athlete for seventeen yearsCompeted in Lifeguard Nationals in New York, 1998 and 2000CommitteesAdvanced Practice Provider committee for Northwestern Hospital (Current)Policy committee for Northwestern discussing a hypoglycemia policy (Current)Committee to improve current practices and formulating outcomes for the rehab providers (2015) |
