Alejandra De Alba
Austin,TX
Summary
Patient oriented graduating nurse from Austin Community College with 1 year float pool nurse extern experience. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Pool Nurse Extern
St David's Medical Centre
Austin, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients during difficult times, promoting emotional well-being and recovery.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Actively engage and participate in transition to practice programs in order to develop clinical thinking and enhanced clinical judgment to provide safe, competent, person-centered care.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working seamlessly across various clinical units based on staffing needs or volume fluctuations within the hospital setting.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted in orientation programs for newly hired float pool nurses, helping them acclimate quickly to the dynamic nature of floating assignments within the hospital setting.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Assist with patient care including observation and documentation of patient healthcare needs and communication of pertinent information to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans. Communicate, monitor and record changes in patient condition as appropriate.
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Athena Manufacturing
Austin, TX
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Generated end-of-day reports covering shipments, productivity, and financial totals.
- Oversaw warehouse crew stocking inventory and preparing loads.
- Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Oversaw loading dock operations, maintaining a safe environment and preventing accidents or delays during peak hours.
- Reduced order errors through meticulous attention to detail in the verification of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during shift changes by creating comprehensive handover notes detailing pending tasks and potential issues.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
- Implemented safety protocols for warehouse staff, reducing workplace accidents and promoting a safe work environment.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Overnight Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
Austin, TX
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Observed safety protocols when transporting merchandise to different areas of store to alleviate item damage.
- Ensured timely completion of tasks by adhering to set schedules and prioritizing workload accordingly.
- Maximized space utilization within storage areas through efficient organization of incoming shipments.
- Improved store appearance by ensuring merchandise was properly displayed and organized.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions for personal growth and development within the company, staying informed on best practices and new industry trends.
- Contributed to team success through effective communication and collaboration with coworkers.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Reduced out-of-stock items by promptly restocking shelves from storage areas.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items, and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05.2024
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Documentation
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Infection Control
- Preventive Health
- Critical Thinking
- Fluent in Spanish (speak/read/write)
- Performing EKGs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Certification
Timeline
Float Pool Nurse Extern
St David's Medical Centre
02.2023 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Athena Manufacturing
04.2021 - 01.2023
Overnight Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
01.2020 - 03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Austin Community College