Alexandra Carns
2394 Bydawee Trl Fitchburg,WI
Summary
Registered Nurse with 6 years of professional experience. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and efficiency. Excited to continue expanding my nursing career to seek new challenges and gain invaluable nursing experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Medical Surgical RN- Orthopedics
ProHealth Oconomowoc Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed care for up to six patients including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharge support to provide comprehensive and holistic care
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Travel Medical Surgical RN
Floyd Valley Hospital
Le Mars, IA
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by providing high level of quality care to diverse populations, including Pediatric and Mother/Baby patient populations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills by advocating for patients, providing patient and family education and collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Adhered to standards of care; maintained a safe environment through compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Staff RN, Medical-Surgical Unit
UW Hospital And Clinics - The American Center
Madison, WI
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Effectively managed caseload of five patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care
- Administered insulin drips, heparin drips, PCAs, IV infusions, IV antibiotics, PO, Sub-Q and IM injections while diligently monitoring patient status
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
RN Staff Nurse/Per Diem Registered Nurse
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital, 49 Bed Unit
Madison, WI
03.2017 - Current
- Prioritized patient needs by effectively delegating tasks and supervising members of the health care team
- Utilized strong assessment skills to implement appropriate interventions while seeking opportunities for quality improvement in treatments and care
- Established strong skill set of specialized care for rehabilitation population such as tracheostomy cares, g-tube/dobhoff tube management, extensive wound cares, intermittent catheter placement/bladder and bowel management and lab draws/IV placement
Education
Associate of Science - Associates Degree of Nursing
Madison College
Madison, WI12.2016
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
- Excellent communication skills
- Critical thinker
- Patient advocate
- Positive attitude and supportive team member
- Epic, Meditech and UDS charting experience
Certification
- Registered Nurse- State of Wisconsin # 233640-30 Expires: 02/29/2024
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR Certified Ecard # 225413258221, Expires: 03/2024
Additional Information
Preceptor: 4 years of preceptor experience
- Responsible for training new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, and protocols to optimize performance and promote safety
- Precepted students in a 1:1 preceptor program for 2 semesters on a medical-surgical unit
Timeline
Travel Medical Surgical RN- Orthopedics
ProHealth Oconomowoc Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Travel Medical Surgical RN
Floyd Valley Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
Staff RN, Medical-Surgical Unit
UW Hospital And Clinics - The American Center
04.2020 - 07.2021
RN Staff Nurse/Per Diem Registered Nurse
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital, 49 Bed Unit
03.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Associates Degree of Nursing
Madison College
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