Alexander Nastasa
Durham,NC
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Student Nurse
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital 1G (PCU)
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes.
- Operated and set I.V. pumps
- Worked with patients on ventilators and developed skills to suction and maintain them.
- Administered oral, IV, and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Cleaned and performed dressing changes on pressure wounds that were stage 3 or greater.
- Placed, maintained, and monitored patient telemetry devices.
Student Nurse
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital 3E/G (Orthopedic)
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed care plans based on patient diagnosis.
- Performed complete head-to-toe assessments on each assigned patient.
- Operated and retrieved medications from Pyxis machines.
- Supported the personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's condition.
- Administered medications through I.V., intramuscular, oral, and subcutaneous routes.
Dental Assistant
Art Dental Center
Farmington Hills, MI
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods.
- Assisted dentist during procedures by suctioning and retracting patient's cheeks and tongues.
- Conversed with insurance companies to ensure correct billings for procedures performed by dentists.
Student Nurse
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital 1E (Med/Surg)
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Performed screening assessments including AUDIT-C, sepsis, and fall risk on patients.
- Operated under the direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Documented information about patient care, vitals, and condition markers in the computer system.
- Obtained vital signs at prescribed intervals.
- Assessed patient's physical and psychological condition to ensure safe nursing care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2023
Skills
- Electronic Health Record Charting and Documentation Proficient
- BLS and ACLS Certified
- Critical Thinking
- Complete Head-to-Toe Assessments
- Therapeutic Communication
- Medication Administration via Various Routes
- Urinary Catheter Insertion and Care
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion and Care
- Mobility Assistance
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Romanian
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certified - 2024 to 2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified - 2024 to 2026
Timeline
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Duke University Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024
Student Nurse
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital 1G (PCU)
08.2022 - 10.2022
Student Nurse
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital 3E/G (Orthopedic)
10.2021 - 12.2021
Student Nurse
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital 1E (Med/Surg)
01.2020 - 05.2020
Dental Assistant
Art Dental Center
12.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University