Alana Waxman
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
FERTILITY HOME INJECTION RN
Dandi Fertility
Orlando, FL
09.2025 - Current
- Administer fertility related injectable medications (e.g. hormonal treatments) in accordance with physician orders and established protocols, ensuring accuracy and patient safety
- Educate patients and families on proper injection techniques, medication schedules and and potential side effects to promote adherence and reduce anxiety
- Monitor and assess patient responses to fertility treatments, documenting observations and promptly reporting concerns to the healthcare team
- Maintain compliance with infection infection control standards and medication handling procedures while providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a home setting
TRAVEL NURSE SPECIALIST
Passport Health
Boca Raton, FL
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Responsibilities included review of clients' medical histories and individual travel itineraries, educating clients on the different vaccines needed for their individual needs, preparing and administering vaccines, participating in flu clinics, giving prescriptions for medications as needed and case management.
HOME HEALTH RN
Mederi Caretenders
Delray Beach, FL
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Delray Beach Health Center
Delray Beach, FL
02.2010 - 08.2012
- Responsibilities included medical triage, administering vaccines to both children and adults, updating medical records, case management including referrals for medical specialists and diagnostic tests/follow-up of abnormal test results, and participating in monthly QI meetings.
SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Delray Beach Health Center
Delray Beach, FL
10.2009 - 02.2010
- Responsibilities included administering both the H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines to both pediatric and adult populations, educating the public on the H1N1 and influenza viruses, and participating in flu outreach clinics throughout Palm Beach County.
HOME HEALTH RN
Infinity HomeCare
Delray Beach, FL
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Responsibilities included conducting regular home health visits for Medicare patients, wound care, medication administration and patient education, attending weekly case conference meetings to map out plans of care, assessing for and coordinating any necessary therapy modalities, communicating with medical providers, obtaining orders as needed and discharge planning.
CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER
Heritage Home Health
Delray Beach, FL
04.2009 - 08.2009
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
HOME HEALTH RN
Care Services Of Bethesda
Boynton Beach, FL
06.2008 - 04.2009
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
HOME HEALTH RN
Hospital Without Walls
Boonton, NJ
01.2006 - 05.2008
- Responsibilities included making home health visits to geriatric and medically complex patients in order to assess their need for ongoing home health services as well as making supervisory, new admission, recertification and resumption of care visits and submitting all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Skills performed in clients' homes included physical assessments, patient education, wound care and medication administration.
SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Delray Beach Health Center
Delray Beach, FL
06.2002 - 01.2006
- Responsibilities from June 2002 to July 2005 included working in the Family Planning Clinic in conjunction with a staff ARNP and GYN, educating clients, dispensing birth control, assisting in medical procedures giving classes on women's health issues and case management.
- From July 2005 to January 2006 I held the position of Medical Triage Nurse which involved case management of medically complex clients, patient education, referral to various medical specialties and participation in flu clinics.
HOME HEALTH RN
Private Care Inc.
Delray Beach, FL
06.1998 - 06.2002
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
STAFF REHABILITATION NURSE
Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital
Delray Beach, FL
04.1998 - 08.1998
- Responsibilities on a 30-bed unit for spinal cord and traumatic brain injury clients included the coordination of care and discharge plans with therapists and physicians, medication administration, wound care/prevention, and assistance with activities of daily living.
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSE
Columbia Hospital
West Palm Beach, FL
12.1996 - 03.1998
- Responsibilities included medical assessment, wound care, medication administration, caring for both pre and post operative clients, patient education and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans.
Fertility Home Injection RN
Dandi Fertility
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY08.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Albany
Albany, NY05.1991
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Assessments
- Diabetes management
- Home Health Care
- Medication Administration
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Case management
- Health assessments
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
Member of Sigma Theta Tau, The International Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
FERTILITY HOME INJECTION RN
Dandi Fertility
09.2025 - Current
TRAVEL NURSE SPECIALIST
Passport Health
09.2018 - 06.2020
HOME HEALTH RN
Mederi Caretenders
08.2012 - 05.2014
SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Delray Beach Health Center
02.2010 - 08.2012
SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Delray Beach Health Center
10.2009 - 02.2010
HOME HEALTH RN
Infinity HomeCare
09.2009 - 12.2009
CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER
Heritage Home Health
04.2009 - 08.2009
HOME HEALTH RN
Care Services Of Bethesda
06.2008 - 04.2009
HOME HEALTH RN
Hospital Without Walls
01.2006 - 05.2008
SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Delray Beach Health Center
06.2002 - 01.2006
HOME HEALTH RN
Private Care Inc.
06.1998 - 06.2002
STAFF REHABILITATION NURSE
Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital
04.1998 - 08.1998
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSE
Columbia Hospital
12.1996 - 03.1998
Fertility Home Injection RN
Dandi Fertility
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of New Rochelle
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Albany