Alexandra Dennison
Rockville,IN
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse prepared for demanding emergency room environments. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and rapid decision-making. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and adapting to changing needs. Adept at handling high-pressure situations with compassion and precision.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Prime Time Healthcare
Omaha, NE
09.2021 - Current
- Provided critical patient care in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement treatment plans efficiently.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times with efficient triage processes.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing responses to treatments and adjusting care as needed.
- Proficiently placed IV's, foley catheters, and performed expected nursing skills.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing safety protocols within the unit.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, intubation, and defibrillation during critical situations in the Emergency Department.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information using electronic medical records systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and their families, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding treatment options.
- Provided patient-centered care in diverse clinical settings across multiple facilities.
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
Terre Haute, IN
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Led emergency response team in high-pressure situations, ensuring timely patient care and safety protocols.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer within the emergency department.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications, maintaining accurate records for each patient interaction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Oversaw daily shift operations including managing staff schedules, coordinating patient assignments, and monitoring equipment maintenance needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Terre Haute, IN12-2019
Skills
- Behavioral health care
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Pediatric advanced life support
- EKG interpretation
- Medication administration
- Ethical practice
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Pharmacology
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Emergency triage
- Medication and IV administration
- Monitoring vital signs
Level of Care Experience
Level I - IV Trauma Centers with Stroke and Cardiac Accreditions
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Prime Time Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
02.2020 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College