Alexa Pacio
Registered Nurse-BSN
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Registered Nurse with experience working in the ED Observation Unit. Highly skilled in delivering high level patient care through dedication, communication, safe practice, and advocation for their rights. Proven to remain calm under pressure especially during high volume turnovers and skilled at multitasking. Has experience with diverse patient population since been with Parkland for 3 years.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Parkland Hospital
Dallas, TX
2021.07 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Patient Care Assistant
Parkland Hospital
Dallas, TX
2019.12 - 2021.07
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to RNs noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Floated to COVID units and performed duties needed and assisted staff during the difficult times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Dallas, TX 2019.01 - 2021.04
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
EMR / EHR
Precepting
Collecting vitals
Infection control measures
Strong clinical judgment
Administering immunizations
Direct Patient Care
Medication Administration
Privacy and confidentiality
Professional bedside manner
Certification
BLS
Timeline
ALS (ACLS)
2021-08
Registered Nurse
Parkland Hospital
2021.07 - Current
BLS
2021-04
Patient Care Assistant
Parkland Hospital
2019.12 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
2019.01 - 2021.04