Alaija Stewart
Rahway,NJ
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Promise behavioral Hospital
Houston, Texas
11.2025 - Current
- Provided nursing care to patients in behavioral health and detox treatment, administered prescribed medications, monitored vital signs and withdrawal symptoms, reported changes in patient condition, documented accurately, performed safety rounds, provided therapeutic support, and collaborated with treatment team to enhance patient safety and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments following physician orders and protocols to ensure patient compliance and safety.
- Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs for health changes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans and interventions, ensuring tailored approaches to meet individual patient needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avir North Houston
HOUSTON, TX
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, monitored vital signs, and tracked changes in patient condition to support timely interventions.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes, monitoring for infection signs to promote patient recovery.
- Executed infection control protocols, safeguarding health of patients and staff within the healthcare environment.
- Managed total feedings (PBG tube) including administration and flushing to ensure proper nutrition delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, dialysis team, and inspire.
- Documented all patient care activities accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Houston Methodist
HOUSTON, TX
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, ensuring timely communication of changes to nursing staff for prompt care.
- Supported daily living activities and personal hygiene, promoting patient comfort and dignity.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to hospital protocols to foster patient well-being.
- Maintained safe, clean patient environments by following hospital protocols.
Mental Health Technician
Beacon Behavioral Hospital
Lutcher, Louisiana
02.2019 - 11.2022
- Monitored patient behavior and escalated concerns to clinical team, ensuring timely intervention and support.
- Documented patient interactions and behavioral changes, facilitating effective treatment planning and adjustment.
- Assisted with daily living activities to promote patient independence and enhance overall comfort.
- Conducted therapeutic group sessions under supervision of licensed staff.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Galea College of Nursing
HOUSTON, TXSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Withdrawal management
- Infection control
- Behavioral assessment
- Electronic records
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Personal Information
Key Qualifications
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Promise behavioral Hospital
11.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avir North Houston
09.2025 - 02.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Houston Methodist
10.2023 - 06.2024
Mental Health Technician
Beacon Behavioral Hospital
02.2019 - 11.2022
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Galea College of Nursing