Alejandra Marchena
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient hospital environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Jefferson Methodist Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Nursing Assistant
Jefferson Methodist Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Virtual Medical Scribe
University Of Wisconsin Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Enhanced patient care by diligently transcribing physician-patient interactions during medical examinations.
- Improved clinical efficiency by maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic health records for each patient encounter.
- Advanced understanding of complex medical terminology through consistent application in daily tasks, ensuring accuracy in all written communications.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by consistently maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting sensitive information during documentation processes.
Phlebotomist
Penn State Holy Spirit
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
Villanova, PA08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12.2018
Phlebotomy
Brandford Institute
Paterson, NJ07.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV Administration
- Condition Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Patient Education
- Wound Care
- Care Plan Development
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- NIHSS certified
- CPR certified
- EPIC software
Skills Abilities
- Fluent in Spanish and English, Conversational French
- Advanced in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EPIC, and MEDITECH
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Jefferson Methodist Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Jefferson Methodist Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2022
Virtual Medical Scribe
University Of Wisconsin Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2021
Phlebotomist
Penn State Holy Spirit
06.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pennsylvania State University
Phlebotomy
Brandford Institute
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