Alexa G. Colo
Chesterfield,MI
Summary
Seeking a full-time occupation where my nursing education, organizational, and problem-solving skills will be utilized. My medical studies and work experience in the medical field will offer support and add value to a medical-based occupation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
08.2024 - Current
- Administer and titrate critical medications, including vasopressors, sedatives, and analgesics, ensuring safe and accurate delivery per protocol
- Monitor and manage complex medical devices such as ventilators, invasive lines (central lines, arterial lines), and infusion pumps
- Perform comprehensive and ongoing assessments, interpret diagnostic results, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to formulate and update individualized care plans
- Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Nurse Extern
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Performed head-to-toe assessments, inserted and removed urinary catheters, emptied drains and devices.
- Maintained patient safety and adhering to the standards of nursing care and policies of the hospital.
- Demonstrated time management and organization skills with hourly checks and patient charting.
- Performed patient teaching to both patients and families.
- Worked 12 hour shifts to up to 2 patients at a time, precepted by an RN
- Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Medical Scribe
Beaumont Hospital
Grosse Pointe, MI
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared computerized notes using laboratory tests, medications, dictation, and imaging
- Assisted attending patients and administering patient care with a physician
- Familiarized oneself with complex medical terminology and pathology
- Maintained organization and efficiency in a high-stress environment
- Emergency Room
Physical Therapy Technician
Team Rehabilitation
Chesterfield, MI
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Effectively taught and lead patients through exercises
- Used safety techniques to care for patients
- Performed e-stimulation, ultrasounds and traction
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Created hot packs and cold packs
- Sanitized equipment after each usage
Student Intern
DTE Energy
Detroit, MI
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Used Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create newsletters, data analyses, and clean documents.
- Harvested, sanitized, and delivered work from home kits to DTE employees.
- Demonstrated public health safety techniques by wearing a mask and gloves at all times.
- Interacted with corporate managers and supervisors via Microsoft Teams.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Public Health, Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2024
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Team-oriented
- proficient in Epic documentation
- ACLS and BLS Certified
- MS Office- Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Time management
- Hospital setting knowledge
- Problem solving, complaint resolution
- Able to work under pressure and involve critical thinking
- Dependable
- Proficient in medical terminology
Affiliations
• Michigan Public Health Association March 2024-Present
• Alpha Tau Delta | Professional Nursing Fraternity | Wayne State University
• Cheerleading Team | Wayne State University
1st Place - Gold paid bid to nationals
• Alpha Tau Delta | Professional Nursing Fraternity | Wayne State University
• Cheerleading Team | Wayne State University
1st Place - Gold paid bid to nationals
Training
- 19th Annual MPHA Epidemiology Conference, Saginaw Valley State University, MI, 2024
- MANA Conference, 2025
Volunteer Experience
Alpha Tau Delta community service events
IVHQ Medical Volunteer - Ubud, Bali
Research
Oral Care prevention related to VAP, 2024
Smoking Cessation, 2024
The correlation between lead toxicity and academic performance in Detroit Public Schools, 2023
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
Henry Ford Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2024
Medical Scribe
Beaumont Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2022
Physical Therapy Technician
Team Rehabilitation
09.2020 - 09.2021
Student Intern
DTE Energy
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelors of Science - Public Health, Nursing
Wayne State University