Alena Davis
Salem,OR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in different types of patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handling difficult situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with student, families, administraters and school staff through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Clipboard Health
05.2023 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Ventilator patient care, G tube management, suctioning of residents and wound care.
Registered Nurse
InterMountain Education Service District
08.2014 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians, school staff, students and parents.
- Educated staff as well as students on medical conditions and how it affects their learning, thinking, sleeping and their bodies.
- Trained new nurses in the duties of a school nurse, OAR's, delegation, 504's as well as IEP's. How to effectively teach school staff and being a mentor for them following the 1:1 training.
- Provided direct patient care to students as I am available in the school. Attend cacoon and Care Team meetings for some students.
- Manage all 36 ECSE classrooms, attend IFSP's. Second discipline for EI children.
- Train all EI/ECSE staff on medication administration as well as Epipen and Inhaler. Responsible for medical protocols and training of them to staff in ECSE. Direct nursing care at times.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
St. Anthony Hospital
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Responsible for on going insurance authorizations
- Placement to skilled nurse, assisted living or mental health facilities.
School Registered Nurse
Salem Keizer School District
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced student health by implementing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Increased awareness of mental health issues among the school community through educational presentations and outreach efforts.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student medical records in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Delivered compassionate care to students experiencing illness or injury while maintaining confidentiality of their medical information.
- Reduced absenteeism rates by promoting preventive healthcare measures and educating students on proper hygiene practices.
- Ensured timely medical attention for students by efficiently managing the school clinic and triaging cases.
- Supported students with special needs by collaborating with teachers, counselors, and parents to provide individualized care plans.
- Organized professional development opportunities for teachers regarding student-specific medical conditions like diabetes and asthma management.
Director of Nursing
Prestige Care And Rehabilitation
07.2007 - 09.2010
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Mentor for new medication aides during clinicals
ICU Nurse
Good Shepherd Hospital
07.2005 - 12.2006
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR06.2005
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Clear communication with administers, staff, students and families as well as physicians
- Monitoring Vital Signs as well as manage diabetic, g-tube feed and seizure students
- Patient Care Assessment and advocate
- Completed the health section of Covid plan through out the past 3yrs Wrote protocols for Covid requirements and taught staff the protocols as well as updates on what comes out from Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Educatio
- Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word
- Growth and development, sexually transmitted diseases and contraceptives teaching
- Fluent in sign language
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Clipboard Health
05.2023 - Current
School Registered Nurse
Salem Keizer School District
11.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
InterMountain Education Service District
08.2014 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager
St. Anthony Hospital
08.2010 - 06.2014
Director of Nursing
Prestige Care And Rehabilitation
07.2007 - 09.2010
ICU Nurse
Good Shepherd Hospital
07.2005 - 12.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blue Mountain Community College