Alecia Caird
Ripon
Summary
Resourceful Float Pool Registered Nurse with a focus on direct patient care and effective communication. Experienced in collaborating with healthcare teams to implement individualized care plans and promote adherence to treatment regimens.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Pool Registered Nurse
Aurora Medical Center
Oshkosh, WI
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and performed assessments, ensuring timely interventions for optimal patient safety and comfort.
- Administer IV and oral medications.
- Titrate continuous IV medications to maintain certain criteria.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and lifestyle changes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations.
- Administered patient care in critical situations, ensuring adherence to protocols and enhancing recovery outcomes.
Float Pool Nurse Extern
Ascension Medical Medical Center
Oshkosh, WI
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Administering oral and IV medications under direct supervision of a licensed RN.
- Performing daily head to toe assessments.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Obtained patients health history.
- Providing medication education with licensed RN.
- Adapted quickly to varying departmental needs, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient progress and interventions accurately within electronic health records.
Float Pool Patient Care Technician
Ascension Mercy Medical Center
Oshkosh, WI
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Documented patient intake and output.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during hospital stays.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
- Sterilized equipment and maintained cleanliness in patient care environments.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and care.
Resident Assistant
Villa Rosa Assisted Living
Mount Calvary, WI
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted patients with bathing, shaving and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patients vitals.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death.
- Responded to patient calls.
- Coordinated recreational activities to enhance resident engagement and social interaction.
- Monitored resident well-being, reporting changes to healthcare staff promptly.
Education
Associates Degree of Arts And Science -
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Fond Du Lac, WIHigh School Diploma -
New Holstein High School
New Holstein, WI06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI12-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- NIHSS certification
Timeline
Float Pool Registered Nurse
Aurora Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Float Pool Nurse Extern
Ascension Medical Medical Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
Float Pool Patient Care Technician
Ascension Mercy Medical Center
12.2020 - 12.2022
Resident Assistant
Villa Rosa Assisted Living
06.2018 - 01.2021
Associates Degree of Arts And Science -
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
High School Diploma -
New Holstein High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh