Alayna Croley
Bargersville,IN
Summary
Highly skilled Surgical ICU Registered Nurse with background in providing quality care to critically ill patients and managing patient recovery post-surgery. Strengths include multi-tasking, quick decision-making skills, and ability to work in high-stress environments. Demonstrated impact in previous roles by improving patient outcomes through comprehensive assessment and treatment planning. Possess strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with medical team members, patients, and families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health
Indianapolis, Indiana
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records for efficient information sharing.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients during treatment processes.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
Patient Care Technician
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Prepared and maintained clean, safe patient environments in healthcare settings.
- Supported nursing team with medical procedures and patient care tasks.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Bargersville, Indiana
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Processed prescriptions accurately and efficiently for diverse customer needs.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing medications and managing inventory levels.
- Educated customers on medication usage and potential side effects.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pharmacy work areas and equipment.
- Operated pharmacy software for prescription management and customer records.
- Handled cash transactions and processed insurance claims for prescription purchases.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN 08.2018 - 12.2022
Mooresville High School
Mooresville, INSkills
- Administration of medications
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Training and supervision
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient care
- Ventilator care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- IV setup
- Managing deadlines
- Emergency response
- SBAR communication
Accomplishments
- Clinical Excellence Award
- 4 Daisy Nominations
- Charge Nurse
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- Compact Registered Nursing License
Affiliations
- Sourdough baking
- Knitting
- Animal rescue
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health
01.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
01.2022 - 01.2023
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
08.2018 - 12.2022
Mooresville High School