Alexander Welsch
Registered Nurse
Sugar Grove,IL
Summary
Dynamic Professional Nurse bringing 10+ years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Staff Nurse/Nurse Navigator
Northwestern Medicine
Delnor, IL
04.2020 - Current
- Provided unit based education as Nurse Navigator of perioperative Interventional laboratories.
- Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
- Care of up to 6 patients at one time post procedure until either transfer or discharge from the unit.
- Excelled in entire peri-operative interventional lab including pre, intra, and post procedure experience. (Cardiac Cath lab, Interventional Radiology, Electrophysiology)
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Agency Nurse
Aureus Medical/Triage Staffing
Omaha , NE
06.2016 - 03.2020
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for hemodynamic monitoring, defibrillation and medication administration.
- Treated plaque buildup within arteries with angioplasty balloon procedures.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Worked in the entire peri-procedure area pre, post, and intra procedure in the Cardiac cath, Electrophysiology, and Interventional radiology.
- Served as mentor to incoming nurses.
Registered Nurse ED and Cath Lab
Mercy Medical Center
Aurora, IL
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Transitioned from strong ED nurse to Cath Lab nurse
Registered Nurse Step Down
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Elk Grove Village, IL
01.2010 - 08.2014
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue Calumet
Indiana 08.2018 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove 08.2006 - 12.2012
Skills
Patient education
Intake and discharge
Medication and IV administration
Family Education
Direct Patient Care
Emergency Procedures
Medication Administration
Tracheostomy Care
Critical care
Active Mentor and Preceptor
Interim Staff Educator
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau
Certification
BLS
Timeline
ACLS
05-2024
BLS
01-2023
Rn Licensure
05-2022
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
02.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse/Nurse Navigator
Northwestern Medicine
04.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue Calumet
08.2018 - 11.2020
Agency Nurse
Aureus Medical/Triage Staffing
06.2016 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse ED and Cath Lab
Mercy Medical Center
08.2013 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse Step Down
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
01.2010 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
08.2006 - 12.2012