jessica karalow
@jessicakaralow
Compassionate registered nurse skilled in acute and perioperative care.
What I'm looking for
I am a registered nurse with diverse clinical experience across telemetry, dialysis, operating room, and case management. I provide patient-centered care, advocate for patients and families, and coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans while maintaining strong time-management and communication skills.
My hands-on work includes acute dialysis monitoring and transfusions, circulating and scrubbing in operating room procedures (plastics and gynecology), and telemetry/ICU exposure through clinical rotations and staff roles. I am EPIC-trained and certified in BLS and injections, including neurotoxins and dermal fillers.
I thrive working independently and collaboratively with providers, legal teams, and insurers to facilitate progressive medical treatment and continuous quality improvement. I bring reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to therapeutic communication and culturally aware care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Field Nurse Case Manager
Sedgwick
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Facilitate progressive medical treatment and serve as patient advocate, coordinating care among providers, legal teams, and insurance adjusters while managing schedules and case communications.
Operating Room Nurse
Rush Medical Center
Oct 2022 - Mar 2023 (5 months)
Provided perioperative patient care by scrubbing and circulating in surgical cases, specializing in plastics and gynecology to support surgeons and maintain a safe operating environment.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Rush Medical Center
Apr 2022 - Oct 2022 (6 months)
Monitored dialysis for acute patients, administered transfusions, coordinated patient education on ESRD/AKI, and maintained dialysis and reverse osmosis equipment.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
AMITA Health St. Joseph
Nov 2021 - Feb 2022 (3 months)
Implemented and monitored patient care plans on telemetry, recorded and communicated patient conditions, and coordinated multidisciplinary care for well-organized treatment delivery.
Customer Service Coordinator
Channahon Park District
Dec 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years)
Maintained client communications to assess satisfaction, resolved complaints, and recommended improvements while supporting customer inquiries about programs and services.
Club Volleyball Coach
UNO Volleyball
Jun 2018 - Nov 2020 (2 years 5 months)
Developed training programs, assigned team positions to maximize strengths, and motivated athletes to improve performance through conditioning and skill development.
Head Bartender / Server
Chicago Street Pub
Jul 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 8 months)
Managed bar inventory, organized private events, and maintained vendor relationships to ensure efficient inventory control and event execution.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and was a member of the Phi Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society.
Western Illinois University
Activities and societies: Member of Western Illinois Emergency Response Team
Attended Western Illinois University and was a member of the Western Illinois Emergency Response Team.
University of St. Francis
2015 - 2017
Activities and societies: Member of the USF Collegiate Volleyball Team
Attended the University of St. Francis and participated on the USF collegiate volleyball team.
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