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Cristina Anaya

Munster

Summary


Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Long Term Acute Care

RUSH Select Medical, Prolink Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
  • Assess and monitor patients' conditions, including vital signs and medical history, to track progress and identify any changes or complications
  • Administer medications, including titrating IV drips, and managing complex medication regimens
  • Effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care
  • Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding their conditions, treatment plans, and discharge planning
  • Apply critical thinking skills to identify and address patient needs and potential complications
  • Being prepared to respond to emergency situations and implement appropriate interventions

Long Term Acute Care

St. Catherine's Hospital, Aya Healthcare
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • Assess and monitor patients' conditions, including vital signs and medical history, to track progress and identify any changes or complications
  • Administer medications, including titrating IV drips, and managing complex medication regimens
  • Effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care
  • Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding their conditions, treatment plans, and discharge planning
  • Apply critical thinking skills to identify and address patient needs and potential complications
  • Being prepared to respond to emergency situations and implement appropriate interventions

Progressive Care Nurse

St. Catherine’s Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2025
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses in high-acuity care settings.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing education and training opportunities to stay current with best practices in progressive care nursing.

Emergency Department

Franciscan Health Hammond
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Prove ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Competently insert and manage intravenous lines for medication administration and fluid replacement
  • Accurately interpret electrocardiograms (ECGs) to assess cardiac function.
  • Quickly stabilize patients in critical condition, including those with trauma, cardiac arrest, or respiratory distress
  • Showcase the ability to adapt to changing situations and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Emergency Department

Amita Health
12.2019 - 10.2021
  • Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Prove ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Competently insert and manage intravenous lines for medication administration and fluid replacement
  • Accurately interpret electrocardiograms (ECGs) to assess cardiac function.
  • Quickly stabilize patients in critical condition, including those with trauma, cardiac arrest, or respiratory distress
  • Showcase the ability to adapt to changing situations and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of St. Francis
Crown Point, IN
01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN
01.2023

Skills

  • Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situations and emergency codes
  • Analyze and interpret rhythm strips, lab values, and diagnostic test results to identify potential disease causes and complications
  • Use effective communication skills to provide the highest quality care for all patients
  • Bilingual in both Spanish and English

Certification

  • RN- Indiana License (28275806A) Expires October 31, 2025
  • RN- Illinois License (041.486944) Expires May 31, 2026
  • CPR Certification- American Heart Association Expires October 31, 2026
  • ACLS Certification- American Heart Association Expires May 31, 2026
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification- National Institutes of Health Expires January 31, 2026

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Long Term Acute Care

RUSH Select Medical, Prolink Healthcare
02.2025 - Current

Long Term Acute Care

St. Catherine's Hospital, Aya Healthcare
08.2024 - 02.2025

Progressive Care Nurse

St. Catherine’s Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2025

Emergency Department

Franciscan Health Hammond
10.2021 - 12.2021

Emergency Department

Amita Health
12.2019 - 10.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of St. Francis

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University Northwest
Cristina Anaya