Alexa Compton
North Tazewell
Summary
Detail-oriented nursing professional with experience in high-pressure emergency environments. Skilled in patient education and critical thinking, contributing to patient safety and quality improvement initiatives. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and meticulous care.
Offering dedicated and adaptable approach, eager to learn and grow in emergency medical setting. Brings solid understanding of basic medical procedures and patient care, with ability to quickly adapt to new protocols. Ready to use and develop clinical skills and patient management in the travel nurse role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Princeton Community Hospital
Princeton, WV
06.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critical patients.
- Assisted in triaging incoming patients to prioritize care effectively.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Participated in continuous quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Prepared, administered, and documented medications and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
- Prevented medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering medications and verifying orders.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Southwest Virginig Community College
Cedar Bluff, VA05-2024
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Emergency care
- Specimen collection
- Vaccine administration
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NIH Stroke Scale
- ACLS
- AVADE
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Princeton Community Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Southwest Virginig Community College