Dylan Van Denend

Experience

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  Life Time Inc.

  May 2017 - Aug 2018

  Lifeguard and Lifeguard Supervisor

  -Directed and oversaw incident reports and diffused situations with unsatisfied members-Handled chemicals such as chlorine and celite to maintain safety and cleanliness quality standards of pool water.-Carefully observed people to monitor pool activities and member safety.-Monitored pool area for violations and potential hazardous situations.-Coordinated the lifeguard to pool attendee's ratio to ensure proper safety of members and lifeguards on staff-Provided maximum pool area surveillance and response to emergencies by rescuing pool patrons and administering first aid. Show less

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  Craig Hospital

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

  Certified Nursing Assistant

  -Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, inserting suppositories, and performing intermittent tracheal suctioning to protect the patient's airway.-Ensure holistic treatment of patient's by maintaining patient's hygiene, safety, and supporting family well-being-Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions by coordinating with PT, OT, and ST to rehabilitate the patient to their best

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  Self Employed

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Peddler

  -Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and build confidence in my communication skills-Taught me how to manage my time and inventory properly using Microsoft excel to identify my net profit and predict future profit margins-Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending deals and different sizes of products-Taught me how to learn from failure and reassess situations to improve sales and customer satisfaction

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  Advocate Christ Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Other Chicago Metro Hospitals

  Aug 2019 - Feb 2022

  Various In-Hosptial Clinical Experience

  In-hospital experience at various hospital on units including medical-surgical, telemetry, postpartum, labor and delivery, neonatal intensive care, pediatrics, community health and mental health during the past two years totaling 495 hours. -Planned for client treatment discharge and termination and established treatment plans.-Conducted full and ongoing assessments utilizing program-specific protocol. This varied depending on the unit I was on.-Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.-Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms. Show less

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  The Home Depot

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Order-Fulfilment

  -Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items and meet the 2 hour promised fulfillment order time-Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.-Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.-Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.

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  Ingalls Memorial Hospital

  Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  ICU CapStone Intership

  -Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments such as titrating antihypertensive agents, treating sever electrolyte imbalances, and starting IV access-Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures and how the an ICU, CCU, and CSU unit operate.-Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.-Performed substantial and honed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on patient's that were Full Codes-Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.-Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences-Total of 180 hours of professional experience Show less

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  The Medical Center of Aurora

  Jul 2022 - Sept 2024

  Intensive Care Nurse

  -Monitoring and Managing life-threatening conditions; developing my skills in critical thinking, time management, and emergency response.-Observing patient’s vital signs. Administered and monitored physician- prescribed life saving measures and treatments, such as initiating and titrating vasopressive agents, treating sever electrolyte imbalances, securing patients’ airways with physician guided bedside intubations.-Working and training with additional lifesaving equipment, such as the Belmont Mass Blood Transfuser, Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System, ZOLLl- to achieve intravenous targeted temperature management as well as PrismaPro and PrismaMax Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Machines.-Keep optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.-Performed substantial and honed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on patients that were Full Codes-Monitoring patient’s respiratory status and ventilator operation, adjusting settings to promotestabilization. Show less