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         NURSE CLINICIAN II ON MEDICAL/CARDIAC INTENSIVE CARE UNITS AND INTERVENTIONAL UNIT       OBJECTIVE     I am a Registered Nurse applying for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) concentration in nurse anesthesia (CRNA) with strengths in high-quality collaborative interdisciplinary patient care, technical procedures, and strong patient-family communication. I am aiming to receive exceptional training and invaluable learning experiences from your institution's School of Anesthesia. I wish to challenge my flexibility during critical situations while working under fast-paced emergency situations. With my BSN educational degree from Loyola University Chicago and estimated 4 years experience in the MICU (2 years as a nursing care technician and working as a MICU RN since September 2013), I believe I am highly qualified and am seeking an opportunity to be and well-trained to become an exceptional Nurse Anesthetist from a top-ranked institution.        Professional Summary      Two solid years of experience in the Medical/Cardiac/Interventional ICU at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.   Provide compassionate care to critically-ill patients suffering from injuries or debilitating medical conditions.  Observe behavior and symptoms and report changes to on-call physicians.  Competently trained in telemetry monitoring, ventilator management, titration of high-potency vasoactive drugs, CRRT therapy, Hypothermia therapy, TPA management, IABP management.  Managed life support equipment and IV administration of fluids and medications.  Respond to cardiac and respiratory code situations per current ACLS guidelines.  Proactively learned new procedures and treatment protocols.  Educate families about patient conditions and provide support as needed.  Competent in providing end-of-life care to palliative and hospice patients.   Frequently acts as preceptor to nursing students in critical-care rotations.  Maintains strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction.  Device Competencies & Proficiencies: telemetry monitoring, ventilator management, CRRT/CVVH therapy, hypothermia therapy, TPA management, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump management, Flow Trac device (Cardiac Output, Cardiac Index monitoring device), Impella, Pacemaker and Transcutaneous Pacemaker management, Rapid Infusers, Swan-Ganz Catheter, Bladder Pressure, Potent IV Medications including Vasopressor and Sedation Drugs (Including, but not limited to: Neo-Synephrine, Levophed, Vasopressin, Epinephrine, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Propofol, Fentanyl, Midazolam, Lorazepam, Morphine, Nitroglycerine, Nipride, Nimbex)        Licenses and Certifications      Registered Nurse: State of Illinois: August 2013-Present  Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification: 2014-Present  Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: 2014-Present  Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification: 2015-Present  NIHSS Certified (September 2013- Present)        Skill Highlights          Life support  IV administration  Medication administration  Therapy and treatment  Procedural assistance  Hourly Rounding      HIPPA compliance  Reporting and documentation  Computer charting  Diagnostic assessments  Vital signs            Professional Experience     09/2013   to   Current     Nurse Clinician II on Medical/Cardiac Intensive Care Units and Interventional Unit    Company Name   －   City  ,   State           08/2014   to   Current     Dancer for Chicago Luvabulls    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Lead, cheer, applause, support the Chicago Bulls during basketball games held throughout the season at the United Center.   Encourage crowd involvement during gametime through dance performances, crowd activities, and in the concourse.   Maintain crowd orderliness with spectators.   Participate in charity work, fundraisers, and community events around the Chicagoland area.  Responsible in making certain that practice sessions are thoroughly met, and being prepared for changing conditions on gameday.          06/2011   to   08/2013     Nursing Care Technician II on Medical/Cardiac ICU and Interventional Unit    Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Nursing Care Technician/Unit Secretary (Dual Role) for a 33-bed Medical/Cardiac/Interventional ICU floor. Providing basic patient care  including: blood glucose monitoring, obtaining patient vitals, and assisting patients with bathing and grooming (Activities of Daily Life). Competent in phlebotomy work and can perform 12-lead EKG on patients. Provide assistance to the nurses to execute direct patient care which may include wound care dressing, complete patient baths or assisting in physical therapy. Able to perform unit secretarial duties including admitting, transferring, and discharging a patient, preparing patient charts, and handling/directing phone calls.          Education and Training     2013     Bachelor of Science  :      BSN (Bachelor's of Science in Nursing)    Loyola University Chicago   －   City  ,   State  ,   USA      Cumulative GPA 3.59          Honors     •Dean's List, Loyola University Chicago (Semesters 1-4, & 8)    Awarded to students with a GPA of 3.5/4.0 or higher         Awards       Recipient of multiple Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Spirit Awards: Awarded to employees who demonstrate Behaviors of Excellence and provide excellent patient care  Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society: Member (October 2012-May 2013) Awarded to students in the top 15% of their class academically and have demonstrated a record of service and Loyola to the Jesuit ideals of education  Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing: Member (November 2012-May 2013) Awarded to nursing students with a 3.0 GPA or higher  National Society of Collegiate Scholars: Member (Jan 2010-May 2013) Awarded to students with a GPA of 3.4 or higher         Co-Curricular Activities      DNV Unit Auditor on the Medical/Cardiac ICU at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital  Unit Restraint Auditor on the Medical/Cardiac ICU at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital  Loyola University Chicago's Nursing Student Council Executive Board: Vice President (April 2012-May 2013)   Loyola University Chicago's National Society of Collegiate Scholars Executive Board: Co-Social Chair (Sept 2012-May 2013)  Loyola University Chicago's Nursing Student Council: Class Representative (Aug 2009-May 2013        Professional Organizations         AACN    (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses): Member (Feb 2015-Present)        Volunteer & Community Service     Honduras Global Public Health Brigade (May 2013)   Service trip to the Honduran community of El Jute for one week. The trip objective is to empower rural Honduran communities to prevent common illnesses through in-home infrastructural development, community leader training, and health education. Through collaborative volunteer work, the overall infrastructure was improved within the home through the construction of five projects: eco-stoves, latrines, water storage units, showers, and concrete floors.         Special Participation      Research study participation        Skills      Fluent in conversational Spanish  Competent in performing 12-lead EKGs  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  Highly organized with excellent communication skills  Willingness and rapid ability to learn that results in professional growth and cooperative relationships with colleagues