Alexandra Gaeta, BSN, RN, CCRN
Cypress,California
Summary
Compassionate and steadfast registered nurse with over 4 years of bedside experience. Displays a positive attitude and a constant desire to learn, grow, and change for the better. Works well with diverse patient populations through fostering therapeutic and trusting relationships to improve patient and family outcomes. Effectively coordinates with fellow healthcare professionals to fulfill all aspects of a patient's care. Aspires to further advance skills and knowledge as a patient advocate in the operating room setting as a future nurse anesthetist.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular ICU RN
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Exercises nursing autonomy and critical decision making in a 12-bed cardiovascular ICU unit. Versed in a variety of orders including STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, hypertensive crisis, complex respiratory failure, sepsis, septic shock, muli-system organ failure, hypovolemic shock, renal failure, liver failure, drug overdose, gastrointestinal bleed, and diabetic ketoacidosis. Adept in the management of immediate post-op open heart, lung, vascular, and abdominal surgeries.
- Displays compassion, empathy, and therapeutic communication skills to advocate and provide excellent, individualized care to each patient and their loved ones.
- Demonstrates strong clinical judgement by adhering to the nursing process through closely monitoring trends, recognizing early warning signs, and taking actions promptly to improve patient outcomes.
- Ensures the best possible outcome for patients by collaborating with and valuing all members of the interdisciplinary team, including but not limited to: physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, speech therapy, case management, social work, pastoral and spiritual care, environmental services, etc.
- Provides purposeful care by recognizing a "call for action," by advocating for a change, assembling pertinent team members, and constructing a plan to improve patient outcomes.
- Exhibits strong leadership skills as chairs-person of the unit council by recognizing areas of needed improvement, composing monthly meeting agendas, directing the monthly meetings, and formulating actions/projects to improve patient and unit outcomes.
Bariatric Medical Surgical RN
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided high-quality and individualized care to gastrointestinal and fresh post-operative bariatric surgery patients. Versed in the management of post-operative patients including: partial colectomies, partial hepatectomies, Whipples, Nissen fundoplications, gastrectomies, hernia repairs, and colostomy/ ileostomy placements and reversals.
- Developed a strong rapport with patients and their families through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and providing emotional support during challenging health experiences.
- Recognized early warning signs of deteriorating patient conditions by initiating rapid response measures to prevent further complications or emergencies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when managing complex cases involving multiple comorbidities or rapidly changing clinical situations.
- Educated patients on disease processes, treatment options, self-care techniques, and medications to promote informed decision making.
- Conducted patient and family teaching sessions on discharge planning, postoperative care, and health maintenance to promote successful transitions to home or other care settings.
- Exhibited leadership skills as co-chairperson, then eventually, chairperson of the unit by recognizing areas of needed improvement, composing monthly meeting agendas, directing the monthly meetings, and formulating actions/projects to improve patient and unit outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA08.2019
Skills
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Ventilator Patient Management
- Swan-Ganz Catheterization Management
- Blood Gas Interpretation
- Code Blue Response
- Peripheral IV Insertions
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
- Targeted Temperature Management
- Impella RP, Impella CP, Impella 55
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Fresh Open-Heart Surgery Patients
Certification
- CCRN, Expires 2/2027
- ACLS, Expires 2/2025
Shadowing Experience
UC Davis Medical Center: May, 2024
- 20 hours
- Cases: parathyroidectomy, sacrocolpopexy, Burch colposuspension
Volunteering
CampCare Nevada: July 2023-present
170 hours as a camp counselor for intellectually disabled adults. Ensures a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for the campers by:
- Allowing the campers to explore their gifts through music therapy, art, and sports.
- Effectively and therapeutically communicating with each camper to allow freedom of expression.
- Problem-solving and resolving conflicts amongst the campers in a therapeutic and efficient manner.
- Considering medical and mental-health background in order to establish the individual needs of each camper.
UC Irvine Medical Center: October 2019- February 2020
100 hours of providing compassionate care to patients, families, and staff by:
- Advocating for all patient and family needs through promptly answering call bells; assisting with activities of daily living; and offering a thoughtful, listening ear.
- Assisting staff with direct patient care, patient discharges and transfers, specimen and meal-tray deliveries, and administration support.
- Participating in disaster drills to prepare for internal and external disasters that pose a potential threat to the facility and its surrounding community.
Timeline
Cardiovascular ICU RN
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Bariatric Medical Surgical RN
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
02.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Long Beach