Alexa Elrod
Brandywine,MD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a career history of 16months on a Med/Surg/Pediatric unit. 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. Aiming to fulfill the position in the unit effectively, and learn in a collaborative environment to help the community.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
Leonardtown, MD
05.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norwich University
Northfield, VT05.2021
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Active Learning
- Student Precepting
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Crisis Resolution
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norwich University