ALEJANDRO SILVA
Miami
Summary
Motivated Nurse Extern well-trained in caring for patients, including personal needs, direct care and ambulation. Familiar with performing assessments and monitoring vitals to help diagnose and treat various issues. Hardworking entry-level nursing professional focused on giving patients optimal care. Always looking to learn new procedures and improve abilities by learning from professionals. Skilled in catheter and feeding tube care, personal grooming and nutrition support. Talented [Job Title] skilled at completing daily assignments and contributing to team success. Always willing to take on any task. Adapts quickly to new needs and policies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Contributed to progressive ambulation goals with safe movements between wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds
- Uphold strict infection control and isolation techniques for patients with communicable diseases or compromised immune systems
- Worked under qualified nurses to perform basic patient care tasks
- Practiced proper infection control measures by adhering to hand hygiene guidelines and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment PPE
- Updated charts using hospital-approved documentation and patient protection standards
- Protected staff and patients by using restraints and side rails when warranted
- Maintained clean and organized work environment by restocking supplies and sanitizing surfaces regularly
- Handled patients' personal needs, including bathing, shampoos and meal preparation
- Operated medical equipment, such as IV pumps and EKG machines, under supervision of registered nurse
- Acted as advocate for patients' rights by ensuring their needs were met within scope of practice
- Demonstrated effective communication skills with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
Hosptial Transporter
Royal Transportation
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Communicated with patients, family members and healthcare staff to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Assisted with discharge process by escorting patients with belongings to leave facility safely and comfortably.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
West Coast University
06.2025
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Patient Assessment
- Team Collaboration
- Feeding Assistance
- Professionalism
- Critical Thinking
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Injection Administration
- IV management
- Health promotion
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Nurse Extern
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
08.2021 - 01.2024
Hosptial Transporter
Royal Transportation
09.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
West Coast University
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