1. EDUCATION
ADN/RN, Harry S Truman College, Chicago | May 2008 graduation, NCLEX passed June 26, 2008.
B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington | Bachelor of Science with Honors received August 1995. Major
Psychology; Minor Biology, GPA 3.72/4.0 Dean’s list 1991–1995. Honors Thesis Conducted independent study
at Early Social Development Lab, IU Dept. of Psychology. Focused on the effects of parent discipline and
neighborhood characteristics upon child adjustment over time. Authored research paper summarizing results,
defended thesis in front of committee.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse, 2010–2015
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, 2013–2015
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
RN Case Manager, Family Home Health Services Inc., 2013–2015 | RN home health nurse and
patient advocate coordinating in-home therapies and providing a full range of nursing care and patient/family
education for patients transitioning home after hospitalization. Giving patients tools they need to ensure
recovery and prevent re-hospitalization. Performing an initial evaluation visit and re-evaluating patient needs
on a regular basis. Providing training/mentoring for nurse personnel. Developing/implementing a treatment
plan. Observing/reporting symptoms, reaction to treatments, and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional
condition to the patient’s physician. Initiating preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate
for the patient’s care and safety. Effecting changes in environment to ensure patient safety and security.
Registered Nurse, Employee Health, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, 2011–2012 |
Nurse clinician at the Employee Health Department for the entire AIMMC in charge of initial employee
screening including assessment of immunity status, administering vaccinations, BAT testing, vision screening,
TB testing, HIV testing/education, assessment/treatment of on-the-job injuries and illnesses, wellness
education, TB mask fit testing/education, medication administration, wound care. In charge of generating
hospital reports on incidence of employee needle sticks/injuries and adherence to prevention measures.
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation Unit,Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, 2008–2011 |
Nurse clinician on rehabilitation unit in charge of total patient care for 5–10 patients per shift including
patient/family education, continuing physical/speech/occupational training, and admission/discharge
planning. Certified as charge nurse for 20-patient unit in charge of staffing, allocation of unit resources, and
unit equipment.
Employment prior to nursing | Director Assistant, American Composers Forum (Chicago Chapter), 2002–
2006; Executive assistant and database management at Merit School of Music, 2000–2002; COBOL computer
programmer at IBM Global Services (1997–2000) and Computer Horizons Corporation (1996–1997).
SKILLS
Proficient on multiple computer programs, database programming, COBOL, Quickbooks, SYSTOC
employee health software, EPIC medical record software, McKesson medical record software. Conversational
in Gujarati. Accomplished pianist, accordionist, guitarist, and vocalist.
AMI
SARAIYA
REGISTERED
NURSE
2449 N. Monticello Ave,Apt 3
Chicago, IL 60647
773-552-2427
ami@amisaraiya.com
Areas of expertise
Patient/family education
Strong rapport with
patients and families
Patient advocacy
Patient care delegation
Providing in-service
training for new nurses
Tracheotomy care
G-tube feedings
Ostomy care
Medication administration
IV administration/insertion
Subcutaneous/IM
injections
Blood transfusion
administration
PICC line care
Wound care
Gait training
Bowel/bladder training
Urethral catheterization
insertion/care
Administering vaccinations/
TB testing
Blood draws