Hi, I’m
Alana Kerekes
Registered Nurse
Smyrna,DE
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse involved in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in the fast-paced environment of emergency medicine. Seasoned paramedic professional with nineteen years experience in a high acuity 911 system, dedicating ten years as a field training officer (FTO) and mentor.
Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. Proven history of exercising strong judgement in high-pressure situations. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of pre-hospital and emergency medicine.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
5
Certification
Work History
Bayhealth Hospital
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
06.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Demonstrate strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing clients conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for clients presenting with diverse medical and trauma conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Improve patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Providing education to clients, family members, and caregivers with emphasis placed on the teach-back method.
- Uphold professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for clients rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all time
Christiana Care
Paramedic
12.2022 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Operated as paramedic in Hospital Care at Home division; providing direct patient care for clients finishing out their hospital admission and treatment at home.
- Coordinated with clients nurse and hospitalist to provide continuity of care during clients admission.
- Communicated clients physical assessment, vital signs and any changes in clients condition to their assigned nurse.
- Administered daily and STAT medications as ordered; monitoring client responses for adaptive treatment.
- Reinforced education with clients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
New Castle County EMS Division
Paramedic Field Training Officer
03.2003 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) in a high acuity 911 system.
- Performed as a field training officer for paramedic candidates which included conducting clinical simulations, evaluating candidates competencies, and mentoring candidates to achieve program outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking to adapt treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Highly proficient in airway management, high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation, 12-lead ECG rhythm and STEMI/Non-STEMI interpretation, multi-system trauma assessment and treatment, and proficient triaging on multi-casualty incidents.
United States Air Force
Avionics Technician
12.1998 - 12.2002
Job overview
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Delaware Technical And Community CollegeTerry Campus - Dover, DE
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
05.2024
Skills
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Advanced Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Airway Management / Intubation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- ECG Rhythm and 12-Lead Interpretation
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- IV Insertion / Labs
- Medication Administration
- Triaging
- Documentation and Reporting
- Field Training Officer
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association
- National Student Nurses Association
- Delaware Technical and Community College Student Nurse Association
Certification
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- NREMT - National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
- State of Delaware RN License
- State of Delaware Paramedic License
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bayhealth Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Christiana Care
12.2022 - 06.2024
Paramedic Field Training Officer
New Castle County EMS Division
03.2003 - 12.2022
Avionics Technician
United States Air Force
12.1998 - 12.2002
Delaware Technical And Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
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