Alex Schwickerath
Urbandale,IA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Flagstaff, Arizona
12.2024 - Current
- Performed wound care management, including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation.
- Maintained accurate records of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations and progress notes.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Kansas City, MO
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Conducted patient assessments, including monitoring vital signs and identifying potential health issues.
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols for critical incidents.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for possible side effects.
- Coordinated several tasks at once, focusing on urgent physician and nurse requests.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2018
Skills
- Electronic health records management
- Lab result interpretation
- Medication and IV administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Inpatient care
- Rehabilitation care
Certification
- Iowa Nursing License
- ACLS
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2024 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
10.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa