Aleksandra Luddy
Wood-Ridge,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with clinical experience offering comprehensive patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Self Employed Services
03.2019 - Current
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Increased client''s independence with consistent skill-building exercises and positive reinforcement.
- Provided transportation to appointments, outings, or activities as needed, ensuring the safety of special needs individuals at all times.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy to protect individual's rights and well-being.
- Developed strong crisis management skills, working proactively to diffuse challenging situations and maintain a calm, supportive environment for special needs individuals.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Student Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Mary's General Hospital
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
Student Nurse, Pediatric Unit
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting comfort and satisfaction throughout their treatment journey.
Student Nurse, Maternity Unit
St. Mary's General Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Student Nurse, Psychiatric Unit
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Student Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Mary's General Hospital
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
- Consistently provided emotional support for patients experiencing stress or anxiety related to their medical conditions or treatment plans.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Passaic County Community College
Passaic, NJ05.2024
Skills
- Injury Prevention
- Infection Control
- Staff Collaboration
- Personal Care Homemaker
- Care Planning
- Medical chart documentation
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Childcare experience
- Bedside Care
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Medication Administration
- Emotional Support
- Wound care maintenance
- Seizure Management
- Patient Ambulation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patience and understanding
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Student Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Mary's General Hospital
02.2024 - 04.2024
Student Nurse, Pediatric Unit
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
11.2023 - 12.2023
Student Nurse, Maternity Unit
St. Mary's General Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2023
Student Nurse, Psychiatric Unit
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
03.2023 - 04.2023
Student Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Mary's General Hospital
10.2022 - 03.2023
Caregiver, Special Needs
Self Employed Services
03.2019 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Passaic County Community College