Alexandra Dronkers
Benicia,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Experienced clinical instructor working with a diverse group of students in Maternity at Kaiser Hospital in Hayward teaching clinical skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Kaiser Permanente
Antioch, CA
07.2014 - 12.2021
- Provided direct patient care in Labor and Delivery , stabilized patients in clinical and triage settings.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Assessed newborn babies, administered medications and assisted Moms with breastfeeding
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
RN
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Martinez, CA
09.1998 - 07.2014
- Collaborated with physicians and residents to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Worked with nursing students and new grads teaching clinical skills
- Provided direct patient care in Labor and Delivery and occasionally Post Partum
- Was partly responsible for creating, organizing and teaching volunteer doula program for CCRMC
- Served on committee to achieve Baby Friendly status
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Chabot Community College
Hayward, CA
09.1998 - 08.2004
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
- Provided instruction to 6-8 nursing students in clinical settings on Labor and Delivery, Post Partum, Nursery and Pediatrics.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on Moms and babies
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs
RN
Washoe Medical Center (currently Known As Renown)
Reno, NV
08.1995 - 09.1998
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients after vaginal deliveries and C/Sections
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses and explained to patient and family side effects and reason it was given
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided teaching and assistance with breastfeeding
RN
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Martinez, CA
09.1991 - 08.1995
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients, and families about possible treatment options,
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care during labor delivery and post partum
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA07.1988
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cal State East Bay
Hayward, CA09.1994
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Oversight and planning with medical team including doctors, midwives and nurses
- Patient Condition Monitoring including fetal monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Procedure Assistance
- Medication Administration
Timeline
RN
Kaiser Permanente
07.2014 - 12.2021
RN
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
09.1998 - 07.2014
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Chabot Community College
09.1998 - 08.2004
RN
Washoe Medical Center (currently Known As Renown)
08.1995 - 09.1998
RN
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
09.1991 - 08.1995
Associate of Science - Nursing
Contra Costa College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cal State East Bay
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