Alejandra Rodriguez
West Dundee,IL
Summary
Seasoned RN Float Nurse and Pharmacy Technician with a proven track record at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital, showcasing exceptional clinical judgment and medication administration skills. Adept at providing culturally-sensitive care, fluent in Spanish, and committed to enhancing patient safety and health outcomes. Demonstrates a strong ability to adapt and excel in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Float Nurse
Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
ELGIN , IL
06.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Adapt to work needs, i.e., able to be floated to any floor/unit multiple times within the same work shift.
- Above all, maintain my patients' safety and comfort during their hospital stay.
Pharmacy Technician
Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
Elgin , IL
03.2016 - 06.2022
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile IV products according to state regulations.
- Ordered drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintained records of incoming shipments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Restocked Pyxis machines with medications as needed.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
Pharmacy Technician
St. Alexius Hospital
Hoffman Estates, IL
10.2009 - 03.2016
- The same responsibilities as listed above in the Pharmacy Tech title.
- Neonatal aseptic IV compounding medication.
- Aseptic preparation of TPNs.
- Assist the pharmacist in Code Blue.
- Prepare TPA for stroke pts.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL12-2021
High School Diploma -
Streamwood High School
Streamwood, IL05-2005
Skills
- Community health
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication and IV administration
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Spanish proficiency
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Registered Nurse: License Number 041526301
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIH
- CPI
- CPhT: License Number 049200292
Timeline
RN Float Nurse
Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
03.2016 - 06.2022
Pharmacy Technician
St. Alexius Hospital
10.2009 - 03.2016
- Registered Nurse: License Number 041526301
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIH
- CPI
- CPhT: License Number 049200292
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
High School Diploma -
Streamwood High School
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