Iris Lajara Bilik
Atlanta
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for demanding emergency room environments. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and rapid decision-making. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and adapting to changing needs. Adept at handling high-pressure situations with compassion and precision.
Overview
1
1
Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Grady Marcus Trauma Center
Atlanta, GA
10.2025 - Current
- Administered patient care, including medication management and wound treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure safety and comfort.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy in patient records.
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital Emergency Room
Atlanta, GA
02.2022 - Current
- Executed timely assessments and interventions while delivering patient care in fast-paced emergency environments.
- Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to design and execute tailored care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and performed diagnostic tests to evaluate patient conditions and response to treatments.
- Guided patients and families in understanding health management to promote adherence to treatment protocols and preventive measures.
Certified Fitness Instructor
First Coast YMCA
Jacksonville, FL
12.1998 - Current
- Certified instructor in a variety of fitness programs and classes including weight training, cardio endurance and core strengthening classes at local facilities.
Emergency Room Technician
Northside Gwinnett Hospital
Lawrenceville, GA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Take and record vital signs
- Ensure proper safety protocols
- Assist nurses with diagnostic testing and procedures
Patient Access Representative
Northside Gwinnett Hospital
Lawrenceville, GA
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Schedule and register patients for medical services in labor & delivery, emergency room, and outpatient departments
- Obtain complete and accurate patient demographic and insurance information
- Inform patients as to financial liability; secure medical check/verification in accordance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services; verify insurance, benefits, coverage & eligibility
Patient Access Services II
Baptist South Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Registered, and pre-admitted patients for various outpatient and day stay procedures
- Verified accurate patient demographic and insurance information
Capital Campaign Assistant
Episcopal School of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Coordinated Capital Campaign Fundraiser Kick-Off event at EverBank Field with 200 guests.
Volunteer Event Co-Chair | Dance Matters Fundraising Event
The Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation (NOF)
Jacksonville, FL
10.2015 - 10.2015
- Directed event logistics with responsibility for securing venue, negotiating vendor contracts, coordinating event vendors
- Supported Foundation Vice-President in preparing sponsorship levels
Paraprofessional
Jacksonville Country Day School
Jacksonville, FL
08.2001 - 05.2006
- Helped teachers with daily lessons in reading to meet the curriculum
- Worked with Pre-K and Kindergarten students in their learning process
Litigation/Labor Law Paralegal
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
Greenville, SC
06.2000 - 07.2001
- Oversaw and organized litigation document productions
- Set up case materials and exhibits for depositions and trial
Litigation Paralegal
Holland & Knight
Jacksonville, FL
07.1998 - 05.2000
- Developed and managed extensive litigation document databases
Litigation/Insurance Defense Paralegal
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers
Atlanta, GA
06.1995 - 06.1998
- Drafted and managed multi-party discovery, maintained document database, scheduled, and organized client and witness interviews and trial preparation activities
Commercial Litigation Paralegal
Mahoney, Adams & Criser, P.A.
Jacksonville, FL
01.1993 - 05.1995
- Joined the litigation team as part of an extensive discovery request
Litigation Paralegal
King & Spalding
Atlanta, GA
12.1990 - 12.1992
- Hired to join the litigation paralegal team in large class action suit
Education
Master of Nursing -
Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Atlanta, GA12-2021
Paralegal Certificate - undefined
The National Center for Paralegal Training
Atlanta, GA12-1987
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, TN05-1987
Skills
- Trauma response skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Charting software
Certification
- Registered Nurse since January 2022 to present
- BLS, ACLS, PALS expires 2028
- TNCC
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Emory Decatur Hospital, Intensive Care Unit – Practicum (132 hours), Atlanta, GA, Spring 2021
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – Egleston, Pediatric med/surg (60 hours), Atlanta, GA, Summer 2021
- Emory Decatur Hospital, Maternity /NICU (60 hours), Atlanta, GA, Summer 2021
- Hillside Residential Hospital, Mental Health Practicum (90 hours), Atlanta, GA, Spring 2021
- Emory University Hospital Midtown, Med/Surg Practicum (90 hours), Atlanta, GA, Spring 2021
- Emory Hospital Johns Creek Hospital, Fundamentals (60 hours), Atlanta, GA, Fall 2020
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Grady Marcus Trauma Center
10.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital Emergency Room
02.2022 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Northside Gwinnett Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Patient Access Representative
Northside Gwinnett Hospital
03.2019 - 12.2021
Patient Access Services II
Baptist South Medical Center
03.2016 - 12.2017
Volunteer Event Co-Chair | Dance Matters Fundraising Event
The Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation (NOF)
10.2015 - 10.2015
Capital Campaign Assistant
Episcopal School of Jacksonville
08.2014 - 03.2016
Paraprofessional
Jacksonville Country Day School
08.2001 - 05.2006
Litigation/Labor Law Paralegal
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
06.2000 - 07.2001
Certified Fitness Instructor
First Coast YMCA
12.1998 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Holland & Knight
07.1998 - 05.2000
Litigation/Insurance Defense Paralegal
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers
06.1995 - 06.1998
Commercial Litigation Paralegal
Mahoney, Adams & Criser, P.A.
01.1993 - 05.1995
Litigation Paralegal
King & Spalding
12.1990 - 12.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Covenant College
Paralegal Certificate - undefined
The National Center for Paralegal Training
Master of Nursing -
Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing