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Registered Nurse
Detailed-oriented, organized and compassionate Registered Nurse, trained in patient-centered care, with
demonstrated experience in project coordination, customer service and data entry. Honor Graduate of an
NLNAC, accredited, School of Nursing. Clinical experience in medical/surgical, telemetry, obstetrics,
pediatrics, mental health, and ICU. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
Applications, Windows/Mac, and Internet research. Typing speed: 50+wpm. Ability to adapt in stressful
situations. Excellent time management skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Enjoy
working in a diverse work culture. Bi-lingual (English & Polish).
PRIMARY NURSING SKILLS :
Clinical/Physical Assessments
Infection Control/Aseptic Techniques
Physiological Knowledge

Administering Medication
Medical Teamwork and Collaboration
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Communication & Listening

E D U CA TIO N A L B A CK G RO U N D
Associate in Applied Science, Nursing

JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE,

May 2012. Cumulative GPA: 3.84/4.0.

Bachelor of Arts in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management COLUMBIA COLLEGE, May 2007.
Licensure & Certification RN LICENSE (IN PROGRESS). ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE: MAY 2012; CERTIFICATE
ACHIEVEMENT IN PRACTICAL NURSING (LPN), AUG 2011; CPR, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, MAY 2010.

OF

Professional Development MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID. CONTINUING EDUCATION, LINDEN OAKS AT EDWARD
HOSPITAL (2012); THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA, 5-HOUR CONTINUING EDUCATION, SPONSORED BY GUARDIAN ANGEL,
ILLINOIS HEALTH CARES, & UNIVERSITY OF ST FRANCIS (2012).
Affiliations PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY, MEMBER (2010-PRESENT); ALPHA DELTA NURSING HONOR SOCIETY,
MEMBER (2011-PRESENT); GUARDIAN ANGEL (2012).

A C H I E V E ME N T S

Collaborated to Develop a Nursing Student Mentoring program: to provide support and resources
for new nursing students. This program was developed in collaboration with Alpha Delta Nursing
and the Nursing Student Association. I performed project management duties.

Awarded the Harry and Henrietta Trackman Scholarship: for one semester in nursing school based
on outstanding academic performance.

N U R S I N G E XP E R I E N CE
Student Nurse, Clinical Rotations, PROVENA SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER (JOLIET, IL), MORRIS
HOSPITAL (MORRIS, IL), SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL (JOLIET, IL). 10/2010 - 5/2012

Successfully completed 4 semesters of clinical rotation in various departments including

medical/surgical, telemetry, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, and ICU.
Provided complete care for 1-2 patients per clinical day including physical assessments, medication
administration, wound care, and teaching
Formulated care plans utilizing the nursing process

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Student Nurse, Preceptorship, SILVER CROSS FREE-STANDING EMERGENCY CARE CENTER, Homer
Glen, IL. 4/2012.

Successfully completed preceptorship (40 hours) at ER

Performed patient care from admission to discharge including physical assessments, medication
administration, wound care, and teaching

O T H ER W O RK E X P ER I E N C E
Bartender, JOES BAR, Chicago, IL. April 2005Present.

Prepare specialty drinks. Opening and closing duties including cleaning and stocking the bar. Assist
in training new bartenders. Provide excellent customer service.

Production Coordinator, CELEBRITY VIRTUAL INC., Chicago, IL. Jan 2006Oct 2008.

Develop estimates and proposals for upcoming productions (video shoots). Prepare production
time line, meeting agendas and production status reports. Track production budget. Coordinate
crew for production. Communicate with talent, agents, and production team.

Data Entry Associate, FOUNDERS INSURANCE, Des Plaines, IL. July 2001Feb 2005.

Enter new customer application data and make changes to current applications. Communicate with
insurance agents and customers regarding missing or inaccurate data. Faxing documents.

N U R S I N G S K I LLS I N VE N T O RY

Observe and record patient symptoms

Assess patient progress based on treatment plans

Administer medications and injections (all routes: PO, IV, INH, IM, Sub-q, etc)

Dress wounds and incisions

Perform routine laboratory work

Develop nursing care treatment plans

Instruct patients on self-care tasks to improve their health habits

Provide compassionate support to patients and their families

Educate patients to improve their health habits

Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards

Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures.

Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions and needs.

Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

P R O FE S S I O N A L R E FE R E N CE S

Jorie Kulczak, RN, MSN; Assistant Professor; 815. 280.2847

Robert Casey; General Manager; 312.337.3486

Calvin Parks; Computer Programmer; 312.209.5000