1165 Sherwood Avenue
Elgin, Illinois 60120
847-622-9113 (home)
847-337-2185 (cell)
Email: kbeltran65@yahoo.com
Professional objective: Registered Nurse with leadership skills seeking a position with a company that is committed to patient centered care and technical advancement, and one that offers professional growth education and empowerment.
Education: Vocational Specialist Certificate for Practical Nursing, August 2009 with honors.
Elgin Community College. Elgin, Illinois.
Associate of Applied Science for Nursing, May 2010 with honors.
Elgin Community College. Elgin, Illinois.
Purdue University, Calumet City, Illinois. Pursuing Bachelors of Science Nursing;
Expected graduation on December 2014.
Licensure: Registered Nurse for State of Illinois, August 2010, License number; 041-387719
Certification:
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American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) certification in Phlebotomy.
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CPR certified: Healthcare Providers Level (BLS); expiration 09/2014.
Work Experience:
May 2011–Oct. 2013: Quality Renal Care, Carpentersville, Illinois
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Registered Nurse in Hemo dialysis; worked as staff and charge nurse.
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Completed nursing assessments of patients, developed and initiated plan of care during treatment and managed changes in health status and emergencies in accordance with Nurse
Practice Act and Quality Renal Care policies.
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Performed clinical tasks, provided patient education, case management and phone triage, administer medications, cannulation of vascular accesses, evaluated shift staffing requirements,
 and issued staffing assignments, monitor employees to ensure proper care is given.
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Precept and trained new nurses.
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Provided hemodialysis treatments using Fresenius’s 2008K2 and 2008H machines.
Observed and analyzed patient data, assessments and lab reports.

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Communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals. Transcribed and implemented authorized health care orders.
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Participated on the Infection Control and In-Service Staff Education team.
Jan. 2011- May 2011: State Home Health Agency, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
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Registered Nurse Case Manager
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Adheres to the Nurse Practice Act when providing patient care.
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Performed comprehensive OASIS nursing assessments, developed nursing diagnoses.
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Involved in admissions and discharge planning; initiated appropriate plan of care.
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Provided education to patients and families on health management and maintence.
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Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
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Managed cases for patients with mood disorders, supervised unlicensed professional, and coordinating care between all disciplines.
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Communicated and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
Sept. 2010- May 2011: Bright Star Care, Lake In The Hills, Illinois
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Registered Nurse/part-time
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Provided direct nursing care
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Administer prescribed medications
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Educated patients and families on health care needs and conditions.
July 2006 – Sept. 2010: Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva, Illinois.
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Inpatient laboratory Phlebotomists
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Obtain blood and nasal flu/H1N1 specimens from hospitalized patients to be processed and analyzed.
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Prioritize specimen collection; interact with nursing staff regarding patient lab test and orders.
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Notified physicians with test results
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Involved in training and mentoring new staff members
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Maintained knowledge of policies regarding precautions, procedures and safety.
Activities:
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Member of the Association of Nursing Students (ANS).
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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
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Volunteered for Kane County Health Department Immunization Clinic December 2009.
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Volunteered for Circle of Wise Women/Office of Minority Health in Kane County.

Dear Nursing Recruiter,
I graduated with honors from Elgin Community College School of Nursing. Currently I am pursuing my
Bachelors of Science Nursing at Purdue University. In addition to my education, I have several years of experience in other areas of healthcare which has provided me with a solid foundation for nursing. I feel much of my experience is transferable and I am interested in exploring new career options with a facility that offers professional growth and it truly committed to making a difference.
Recently, I was employed at Quality Renal Care Dialysis Center in Carpentersville. In this position I excel in my critical thinking, assessments, and patient care skills. I have the ability to anticipate complications based on collected data, excellent written and verbal skills; also I have good organizational and computer skills. I am committed to having a current knowledge base in my practice by advancing my nursing degree, through education programs and seminars. I take pride in establishing and maintaining, respectful supportive relationships with other health care professionals, patients and their families.
I look forward to the opportunity to discuss my qualifications. Attached is my resume for your review. I have also submitted an online application. I can be contacted by phone at 847-337-2185. My email address is kbeltran65@yahoo.com
. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Kamela Beltran