Alaina Pierson
Northville,MI
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Michigan Medicine
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained sterile environment within operating room, reducing risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
Medical Scribe
ScribeAmericaLLC
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
- Increased overall productivity of clinical staff by providing real-time scribing support during high-volume shifts, enabling better focus on direct patient care.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by consistently maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting sensitive information during documentation processes.
- Reduced physician workload by taking on additional administrative tasks as needed, such as retrieving laboratory results and organizing patient files.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by effectively balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy in all documentation efforts.
Developmental Aide
Rainbow Homes
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Guided developmentally disabled adults through customized day programs.
- Transported individuals for shopping, errands and doctor appointments.
- Utilized adaptive equipment to facilitate increased independence in daily tasks for patients.
- Improved communication skills among patients through targeted exercises and activities.
- Developed creative learning materials designed specifically to meet the unique needs of each individual patient.
High School Intern
Orthopedic Institute Of Michigan
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly rotating through multiple departments, broadening clinical skills and expertise across various orthopedics specialties including rheumatology, sports medicine, total joints, and orthopedic trauma
- Assisted front desk staff with charting, organization, documentation
- Observed physicians and their patients, learning about the patient-provider relationship, diagnostics, pathophysiology, and treatment plans for each individual patient
- Enhanced problem-solving capabilities through participation in group projects that required critical thinking and collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI08.2020
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Safety
- Scrub Nurse Skills
- Maintaining Sterility
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Michigan Medicine
01.2023 - 04.2024
Medical Scribe
ScribeAmericaLLC
04.2020 - 05.2021
Developmental Aide
Rainbow Homes
07.2019 - 08.2019
High School Intern
Orthopedic Institute Of Michigan
08.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science
Michigan State University