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Alexa Stewart

Bridgeport,CT

Summary

Conscientious new grad RN offering 4 years of experience as an LPN providing comprehensive care in long term care and rehabilitation settings. Works effectively within healthcare teams to develop care plans and advocate for patients. Adheres diligently to patient privacy protocols and medical charting best practices.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

National Health Care Associates, Inc.
Fairfield, CT
01.2020 - Current
  • Administering physician ordered medications to patients in long term care and rehab settings
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Experience using e Mar system
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Athena Health Care Systems
Ridgefield, CT
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Proficient experience using PCC EMAR system.
  • Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

National Health Care Associates, Inc.
Fairfield, CT
07.2017 - 12.2019
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Bridges by EPOCH
Trumbull, CT
04.2016 - 10.2018
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Helping to facilitate memory care activities for dementia clients
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY
05-2024

Practical Nursing

Porter And Chester Institute of Stratford
Stratford, CT
10-2019

Associate in General Studies - Criminal Justice Concentration

Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT
05.2017

Skills

  • CNA (5 years)
  • Cna Certified
  • LPN (4 years)
  • Home Health (2 years)
  • Staff Nurse (4 years)
  • LVN (4 years)
  • Pediatrics
  • EMR Systems (6 years)
  • Dementia Care (6 years)
  • Experience Administering Injections (4 years)
  • Tube Feeding
  • Vital Signs
  • Medication Administration
  • Medical Office Experience
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Wound Care
  • Staff Direction and Task Delegation
  • Geriatric Care
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization

Certification

  • LPN
  • CNA
  • BLS Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • State Tested Nursing Assistant
  • Nursing, CT, PN

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

National Health Care Associates, Inc.
01.2020 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Athena Health Care Systems
01.2020 - 09.2021

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

National Health Care Associates, Inc.
07.2017 - 12.2019

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Bridges by EPOCH
04.2016 - 10.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Helene Fuld College of Nursing

Practical Nursing

Porter And Chester Institute of Stratford

Associate in General Studies - Criminal Justice Concentration

Housatonic Community College

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