1. Rita M. Witteman
191 Parkview Road ● Riverside, IL. 60546 ● (630) 240-7610 ● zitawit@hotmail.com
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QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
750+ hours of highly involved clinical experience in various hospital and community
healthcare settings
24 hours of training with EPIC computer charting system
Proficient in EPIC charting and adhering to HIPAA protocol
Compassionate care for all diverse populations
Outstanding clinical performance recognized by preceptors and clinical instructors
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, April 2015
Resurrection University (formerly West Suburban College of Nursing), Chicago IL.
Emergency Medical Technician Certification, December 2013
Triton College, River Grove IL.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
NCLEX/RN licensed, May 2015
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic License, January 2014
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, November 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
Immediate MD, Chicago IL. April 2015-Present
Medical Assistant
Resurrection College Prep High School, Chicago IL. Fall 2012-2013
Head Freshman A and B Girls Volleyball Coach
Ignite Volleyball Club, Oak Park IL. 2011-Present
Head volleyball coach for grades 8th-10th
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Rush Oak Park Hospital, ER, Oak Park IL. November 2013
Performed head to toe assessments and obtained vital signs
Observed medical interventions by all members of the healthcare team
Performed CPR
Saint Mary’s Presence Healthcare Hospital, Telemetry, Chicago IL. Spring 2014
Reviewed charts and physician orders in EPIC
Performed daily morning hygiene, bed baths, linen changes, daily vital signs, and head to
toe assessments
Saint Joseph Hospital Presence Healthcare, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, and Psychiatric
Unit, Chicago IL. Spring 2014 and Fall 2014
Administered morning and afternoon medications
Charted with EPIC computer system
Educated patients on disease process and medical management
2. Utilized therapeutic communication with patients on the psychiatric unit
Loyola’s Ronald McDonald Pediatric Unit, Maywood IL. Summer 2014
2 hours of addition EPIC computer training
Educated parents and patients on post-tonsillectomy care
Administered morning and afternoon medications
Obtained vital signs and head to toes assessments
Administered gastrointestinal tube feedings
Resurrection Medical Center, Postpartum/Labor and Delivery Unit, Chicago IL. Summer
2014
Administered IV medications
Charted on EPIC
Conducted postpartum and newborn head to toe assessments
Administered newborn immunizations
Educated new parent on postpartum and newborn home care
Rainbow Hospice, Mount Prospect IL. Fall 2014
Traveling/home hospice care
Administered daily pain medications
Provided daily wound changes on decubitus pressure ulcers
Supportive care and ability to console both family and patient during their time of need
Central DuPage Hospital, ER, Cardiology Outpatient, and Adult Medical Unit, Winfield
IL. Spring 2015
Observed cardio work-ups
Administered IV, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications
Inserted and removed Foley Catheters
Educated patient and family on disease process and medication administration
Holy Family Medical Center - Acute Long Term Care, DesPlaines IL. Spring 2015
175 hours completed on unit
Administered IV, subcutaneous, G-tube/J-tube, rectal, and intramuscular medications
daily
Utilized EPIC charting
Daily responsibilities: wound care, tracheostomy care, G-tube/J-tube feedings, and
ileostomy/colostomy care for complete patient care load (4-6 patients).
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Riverside/Brookfield High School, Riverside IL. Summer 2009-2014
Head girls and boys volleyball coach for grades 2nd-12th.
LEADERSHIP
Special Olympics Riverside/Brookfield High School, Riverside IL. Spring 2009
Volunteered, coached, and traveled with athletes to competitions throughout the state.
Resurrection University Student Nurse Association, Chicago IL. November 2014
Volunteered at Trinity Lutheran Church’s “the clinic” in Roselle IL.
