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New Lenox, IL 60451PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEEnthusiastic nurse leader eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the ever changing needs of the organization and the patient. Self motivated and and solution oriented, with exceptional communication skills. Committed to improving patient quality through superior time management and prioritization. Excellent track record of resolving issues increasing customer care satisfaction and driving over all operational improvements. Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing May 1996Saint Xavier University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois Graduated Magna Cum Laude Member of Alpha Omicron Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau,September, 2024- presentNurse Navigator 2Rush University Medical Center Serves as liaison for the patient, becoming an expert on the patient and their needs throughout the trajectory of their care from diagnosis to end of life or survivorshipAdvocates for patient and their families to ensure timely access to treatment Provides psycho-social support and Facilitates referrals and transitions of care ensuring effective utilization of internal and community resources Provides symptom managements utilizing guidelines/evidence based practice from oncology resources in collaboration providers.Performs role utilizing EBP within specialty established nationally. Coordinates/Schedules admissions, surgeries, laboratory testing, radiographic exam, and infusion. Reviews medical records to ensure completeness as applicable for patient diagnosis and staging. Requests additional medical records as needed. Prioritizes complex patient care based upon knowledge and clinical experience. Provides psycho-social support and Facilitates referrals and transitions of care ensuring effective utilization of internal and community resources. Serves as key member of multi-disciplinary team supporting patient cohesiveness, efficiency, and patient focused care.1995- August 30, 2024Ambulatory Quality Nurse SpecialistLoyola University, Medical Center Maywood, Illinois Analyzes quality performance of employed primary care and specialty practices and reviews, patient safety events across the ambulatory environment related to them performance improvement.Educates clinic, staff, providers, and other key stakeholders about the quality measures to develop systemic processes and best practices.Coordinates use of epic tools, including reporting workbench, and quality dashboards to provide support and education for front line staff on institutional MIPS workflows.Responsible for quality improvement, activities, development, and implementation, as well as evaluation and ongoing success of the ambulatory quality program. Involvement in team based care programs for chronic disease, management, outreach, and direct patient care. Implementation of quality improvement initiatives Participant in ambulatory quality and patient safety rounds in committees and is an epic super user. Developed instructional materials for staff to standardize patient care. Participated in root cause analysis as a QI team member to identify barriers to quality performance.SEPTEMBER 2016-APRIL 2023Women's Health Charge NurseLoyola University, Medical Center Burr Ridge, IL Utilized current nursing practice to provide patient care to both prenatal and postnatal mothers. Breast-feeding nurse educator.Charge nurse for women's health multi-specialty clinic; adolescent gyne, urological gynecology, pelvic pain, OB Gyne, benign breast and breast surgery.Assisted with daily oversight of other clinical staff, and often was the mentor and preceptor to new staff, and a constant resource to the team.Functioned as a patient advocate by identifying, counseling, and referring women at risk of breast cancer, who needed screening,diagnostic and or treatment, rehabilitation services and referrals.Assisted physicians with minor procedures, handled nurse directed telephone calls from patients and provided triage with appropriate care following protocols.MAY 2005-AUGUST 2016RN Certified Mastectomy FitterLoyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL Lead Nurse in the Coleman Foundation Image Renewal Center. Interim multidisciplinary coordinator for the breast and gastrointestinal oncology clinics. Nurse coordinator for the cancer, risk assessment and prevention clinic and genetic counselors. Nurse coordinator for the gastrointestinal risk assessment and clinic survivorship clinic. weekend infusion therapy in the day hospitalCouncil and fit the breast cancer patient with appropriate post surgical garments, and education throughout the continue of care. Directly responsible for marketing, billing, and supply order of breast DME. FEBRUARY 2002-APRIL 2003Comprehensive Breast Health CoordinatorSt. James Hospital and Health Center Olympia Fields, IL Reviewed policies and procedures regularly to ensure alignment with current best practices in public health. Prepared timely reports summarizing program results, challenges faced, and recommendations for future action steps. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to promote health education and awareness campaigns. Conducted risk assessments for new programs or projects as part of planning process. Organized workshops focused on relevant health issues in community. Identified potential funding opportunities and prepared grant application that aligned with program objectives. DECEMBER 2000-JANUARY 2002Oncology NurseSilver Cross Cancer Center Joliet, IL Educated patients and families on cancer diagnoses, treatment options, side effects, and resources for support. Monitored patients throughout treatment for changes in condition or potential complications. Managed side effects of chemotherapy drugs by providing medications, interventions, and supportive care. Implemented infection control measures for immunocompromised patients receiving chemotherapy treatments. Administered chemotherapy treatments to patients with cancer in safe and effective manner. Managed central lines such as PICCs or ports used for administering chemotherapy drugs or drawing blood samples.NOVEMBER 1997-DECEMBER 2000Charge Oncology NurseIntermed Oncology Associates, S.C. Palos Heights, IL Mentored new oncology nurses through orientation processes and ongoing clinical support. Assessed patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs to develop individualized care plans. Administered chemotherapy treatments to patients with cancer in safe and effective manner. Educated patients and families on cancer diagnoses, treatment options, side effects, and resources for support. Identified contraindication to chemotherapy through coordinated diagnostic testing. Led team of nurses and support staff to deliver care to patients in 15-20 chair unit with 4 Oncologists. JULY 1996-NOVEMBER 1997Clinical Nurse IIRush University Medical Center Chicago, IL Charge nurse for 37 bed acute medicine/telemetry/peritoneal dialysis unit. Supervised, trained and motivated student nurses and inexperienced staff. Nurse Education Program LeadInfluenced successful delivery of critical healthcare services by leveraging clinical experience and current data to thoroughly review and improve procedures. Collaborated with health care professionals and service providers to ensure optimal patient care. |
