Alexa Orellana
Bronx,NY
Summary
Organized Registered Nurse with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintain accurate documentation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Columbia Doctors Eastern Vascular Associates
The Bronx, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Administered moderate conscious sedation to patients undergoing laser ablation procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs consistently.
- Triaged and recovered patients following laser ablation procedures.
- Circulating OR during laser ablation procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during treatments.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse
Workmen's Circle Multicare Center
Bronx, NY
11.2014 - 04.2024
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Workmens Circle MultiCare Center
Bronx, New York
11.2014 - 04.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Albany, NY10.2025
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Excelsior University
Albany, New York07.2023
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Geriatric Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Medication Dispensing
- Immunization Administration
- Health Education
- ADL Assistance
- Healthcare Software Proficiency (EPIC)
Certification
BLS, ACLS, IV Certification
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Columbia Doctors Eastern Vascular Associates
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Workmen's Circle Multicare Center
11.2014 - 04.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Workmens Circle MultiCare Center
11.2014 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Excelsior University