Alejandro Alfarocaddes
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with three years of experience in acute and critical care settings. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care in high-stress environments, including post-anesthesia recovery and burn trauma intensive care. Adept at critical thinking, rapid assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Dedicated to delivering evidence-based nursing care in a Level 1 trauma facility, with a strong commitment to patient advocacy and continuous professional development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
03.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma Center
- Provide specialized critical care to patients with severe burns, inhalation injuries, and multi-system trauma in a 912-bed, Level 1 trauma facility
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and implement advanced treatment protocols, including ventilator management, wound care, and fluid resuscitation
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, burn pharmacology, and dietitians, to develop individualized care plans
- Educate patients and families on burn care, pain management, and long-term recovery strategies
- Participate in code blue responses, emergency interventions, and complex wound dressing changes
- Level 1 Trauma Center
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Health Care Sergeant
United States Army
06.2014 - 06.2024
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
- Promoted a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Upheld regulatory compliance through meticulous documentation of all medical activities, audits, and inspections results.
- Contributed to advancements in healthcare practices by participating in research studies and sharing findings at industry conferences or meetings.
- Streamlined medical supply inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels for optimal patient care.
- Increased efficiency in emergency response situations by leading rapid triage procedures and prioritizing resources effectively.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient healthcare management systems and protocols.
Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma Center
- Monitored and stabilized post-operative patients recovering from general, regional, and local anesthesia
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, managed airway support, and administered pain control medications
- Ensured patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs, neurological status, and post-surgical complications
- Communicated effectively with surgical teams, anesthesia providers, and floor nurses to ensure seamless transitions of care
- Provided post-operative education to patients and families regarding pain management, wound care, and discharge instructions
- Level 1 Trauma Center
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Access Control Specialist
New Age Protections
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Generated comprehensive reports detailing analysis of facility vulnerabilities, recommending strategic improvements for bolstering overall security posture.
- Performed troubleshooting tasks on faulty hardware components related to door locking mechanisms or card reader devices, minimizing downtime due to technical issues.
- Served as liaison between facilities managers, HR departments, and security teams to ensure seamless communication in regards to personnel changes affecting building access permissions.
- Implemented regular system updates and software patches to maintain compatibility with evolving technological standards in the access control industry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The George Washington University
01.2022
No Degree - Basic Medical Specialist Course
United States Army Academy of Health Sciences
Joint Base San Antonio04-2009
Skills
- Burn trauma and critical care nursing
- Advanced airway and ventilator management
- Hemodynamic monitoring and titration of vasoactive medications
- Extensive knowledge of fluid resuscitation protocols
- Post-operative recovery and pain management
- Complex wound and burn care
- Multidisciplinary collaboration and leadership
- Patient and family education
- Point of Care Ultrasound
- Electronic medical records (Cerner)
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Washington, D.C.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS), American Burn Association
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), In Progress
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- American Burn Association (ABA)
Continuing Education And Training
- Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)
- Ongoing participation in burn trauma research and quality improvement initiatives
- Regular attendance at national trauma and burn care conferences
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
Access Control Specialist
New Age Protections
12.2018 - 12.2020
Health Care Sergeant
United States Army
06.2014 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The George Washington University
No Degree - Basic Medical Specialist Course
United States Army Academy of Health Sciences
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