Alex Slabaugh
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heart Failure RN Care Coordinator
Sanger Heart And Vascular-Atrium Health
2016.07 - Current
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Assessed patient symptoms and needs to develop individualized heart failure care recommendations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Served as a leader and mentor to new teammates.
- Participated in caring for patients in subspecialty programs, including pulmonary hypertension and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Heart Failure Outpatient Nurse
Atrium Health Myers Park
2014.09 - 2016.06
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive nursing care and implementing individualized treatment plans.
- Reduced emergency department visits by educating patients on self-care strategies and disease management techniques.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult health-related situations, fostering trusting relationships between healthcare providers and clients.
- Managed chronic conditions effectively under physician supervision using evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Clinical RN I
Atrium Health Mercy Hospital
2013.01 - 2014.09
- Achieved high patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care.
- Streamlined patient admission processes for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify potential risks and develop appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications safely according to established protocols, minimizing errors and adverse reactions.
- Documented all aspects of patient care comprehensively within electronic health records, supporting continuity of care across disciplines.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals, fostering open lines of communication.
RN-ADVANCE New Grad Residency Program
Carolinas Healthcare System (now Atrium Health)
2012.08 - 2012.12
- Participated in extensive inpatient RN training program on medical-surgical nursing units
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2017
Diploma - Nursing
Mercy School of Nursing
Charlotte08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2009
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Nursing Background
- Patient Education
- Clinical Assessment and Triage
Certification
- Certified Heart Failure Nurse, American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (September 2015-current)
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (August 2023-current)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association (January 2023-current)
Timeline
Heart Failure RN Care Coordinator
Sanger Heart And Vascular-Atrium Health
2016.07 - Current
Heart Failure Outpatient Nurse
Atrium Health Myers Park
2014.09 - 2016.06
Clinical RN I
Atrium Health Mercy Hospital
2013.01 - 2014.09
RN-ADVANCE New Grad Residency Program
Carolinas Healthcare System (now Atrium Health)
2012.08 - 2012.12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Queens University of Charlotte
Diploma - Nursing
Mercy School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
- Certified Heart Failure Nurse, American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (September 2015-current)
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (August 2023-current)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association (January 2023-current)
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