Alexa Rodriguez
Tampa,FL
Summary
Caring Pediatric Registered Nurse eager to provide compassionate and impactful care for patients in all health and living conditions. Committed to integrating new and emerging care techniques. Dedicated to individualized healthcare planning to provide optimal outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Nurse Apprentice
St. Anthony's Hospital
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, including checking vital signs and checking telemetry.
Patient Care Coordinator
Tampa Family Pharmacy
08.2017 - 01.2021
- Reviewed each step of patient care and made proactive adjustments to avert issues.
- Maintained inventory of pharmaceutical products for sufficient supply in office.
- Worked with patients and families to develop future plans and discuss care actions.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.
- Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
- Managed prescriptions by sending electronic requests for new medications and refills.
- Coordinated charitable, government and community resources for patients.
- Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Coordinated with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
St. Petersburg, FL08.2021
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Treatment Preparation
- Care Coordination
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Pediatric Nursing
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Additional Information
- St Joseph's Children's Hospital (Med/Surg, PICU, NICU, PCICU, Pediatric ER, Pediatric Pre-Op)
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Nurse Apprentice
St. Anthony's Hospital
07.2021 - 02.2022
Patient Care Coordinator
Tampa Family Pharmacy
08.2017 - 01.2021
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
07.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
- BLS
- PALS
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