Alexandra Herron
Cleveland,Tennessee
Summary
I am a compassionate and dedicated nursing student with hands-on clinical experience in Chattanooga-area hospitals, where I have developed strong skills in comprehensive patient assessments, supervised medication administration, and direct patient care. I excel in interdisciplinary teamwork and consistently prioritize patient care, comfort, and dignity. I am committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while fostering positive patient relationships through excellent communication, empathy, and developing clinical judgment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCT/Nurse Extern
Parkridge Main Hospital
Chattanooga, Tennessee
11.2024 - Current
- I supported RNs by monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in patient status, and promptly reporting abnormalities to assist with timely clinical decision-making.
- I documented assessments and patient care activities accurately in the electronic health record to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- I assisted with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, while promoting a smooth, safe, and well-coordinated transition of care.
- I helped maintain a safe care environment by conducting routine safety rounds and following all infection control and hospital policies.
- I provided patient-centered care by assisting with activities of daily living, performing skin integrity checks, supporting mobility, and using therapeutic communication.
- I collected specimens and followed established protocols to support diagnostic accuracy and timely treatment.
- I responded promptly to call lights, patient concerns, and emergency situations within my scope of practice.
- I collaborated with nurses and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver holistic, coordinated care.
- I actively shadowed RNs, engaged in continuous learning, and strengthened my foundational clinical skills to prepare for a transition into a new-graduate RN position.
NURSING STUDENT
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, Tennessee
08.2024 - Current
- I am currently completing my third semester of nursing school and am set to graduate in May.
- I can perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, focused assessments, and health histories.
- I can competently perform nursing skills, including glucose monitoring, NG tube placement and removal, oral/nasal/tracheal suctioning, urinary catheter insertion and care, enteral feeding tube care, blood product administration, and medication administration via all approved routes.
- I am able to apply critical thinking to anticipate patient needs, and respond promptly to changes in condition.
- I work and collaborate well as part of an interdisciplinary team, and consistently prioritize care based on patient acuity and safety needs in clinical situations.
HOME HEALTH CNA
Beverly Hudson
Chattanooga, Tennessee
09.2022 - 10.2024
- I worked in the home with an elderly gentleman with severe Parkinson's, CHF, and moderate dementia.
- I provided overnight care, attended to his needs and keep him safe in the home throughout the evening.
- I monitored his vitals, give medications, and assist this client with sitting, standing, and ambulating.
- A gate belt and walker are used during ambulation to prevent falls, and I promoted independence by encouraging him to attempt these activities on his own, but provide help immediately when needed.
- During episodes of confusion or agitation, I reoriented the client to time and place, or if unable, I calm and relax them until they are peaceful and able to fall back asleep.
- This client was also assisted with bathing, dressing, toileting, and range of motion exercises.
- Some wound care was provided due to a pressure sore.
- All meals, snacks, medications, urine and fecal output, possible present swelling or edema, and vitals throughout the night were charted to share with his family and medical team.
HOME HEALTH CNA
Julie Sumner
Ooltewah, Tennessee
05.2022 - 09.2022
- I worked in the home with an elderly gentleman who was staying with his daughter and family for a few months after a bad fall and neck injury.
- I assisted with all activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, walking, and doing range of motion physical therapy exercises.
- I monitored his vitals, blood sugar, and assisted him with taking his medication.
- I helped this client with feeding by monitoring his nutritional intake to help him hit weight gain milestones.
- I charted his activity throughout the day, and gave report to physical therapists, occupational therapists, and his home health nurse regularly.
- I worked with this client to build a positive rapport, and encouraged him to be as independent as possible while still providing compassionate and attentive care.
- I also performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and pleasant environment in his home.
HOME HEALTH CNA
Robin Young
Ooltewah, Tennessee
05.2021 - 05.2022
- I cared for an elderly man in his home who needed companionship and help with activities of daily living.
- I tailored my care to his personal preferences, as this client is cognitively proficient, and mainly requires help with physical needs and tasks.
- While caring for him my responsibilities included bathing, dressing, feeding, recording vitals, charting notes throughout the day, and using a gait belt to prevent any potential falls or injury.
- I supervised his medication, provided his meals, and did light housecleaning.
- I also led him through stretches and physical therapy exercises prescribed by his doctor in order to help with his pain and range of motion.
HOME HEALTH CNA
Kim Coffee
Chattanooga, Tennessee
05.2021 - 03.2022
- I worked with an elderly woman in LTC with advanced Alzheimer's who needed help with her physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs.
- This client needed help with all activities of daily living including bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing.
- She required frequent cueing to get through daily tasks due to cognitive defect, which also proved a challenge when making friends.
- I facilitated this, and helped to greatly improve her social understanding and needs.
- Due to advanced dementia this client could not always be oriented, so I would find ways to make this work and help her with tasks in the best way possible without causing further confusion or distress to the client.
- I was responsible for meals, cleaning, managing appointments, charting, taking vital signs, giving medication, leading through physical therapy exercises, and running errands for this patient.
- She also needed to be re-oriented to time and space on a regular basis when possible.
- I reduced severe agitation and anxiety by using care and calming techniques, and providing comfort measures to my patient.
- Compassionate, focused care allowed me to build trust with this patient and meet her needs quickly.
- The goal was to give this client as much independence as possible, while still working within her limitations.
- I stopped working with this client after she was moved to a memory care facility.
HOME HEALTH CNA
Carol Workman
Chattanooga, Tennessee
06.2019 - 05.2021
- I cared for this client in the home, providing assistance with all activities of daily living because she was wheelchair bound.
- My responsibilities included dressing, feeding, bathing, toileting, driving the client to doctor appointments, charting, and taking vitals.
- Medical needs for this client included helping her take medication, monitoring blood sugar, and giving insulin injections.
- I made sure that this client followed her diet and treatment plan, and educated her on nutrition and blood sugar during our time together.
- Although she had limited range of motion and physical ability, I did my best to ensure her autonomy, privacy, and independence.
Education
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - NURSING CANDIDATE
Chattanooga Community College
Chattanooga05.2026
CNA - NURSING
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN, US12.2013
Skills
- CPR and first aid
- Comprehensive patient assessments
- Pain assessment and management techniques
- Vital signs and hemodynamic monitoring
- Medication administration (all routes)
- Infection control and isolation precautions
- Specimen collection (urine, sputum, stool, labs)
- Pre- and post-op care basics
- Oxygen therapy and support
- Patient hygiene and skin integrity
- Patient and family education
- Clinical judgement and interventions
- Fall prevention and mobility assistance
- Maintaining privacy standards
- Collaborative teamwork in healthcare
Certification
- CNA
- CPR BLS Certified
References
- Jennifer Miller, Nursing Instructor, Chattanooga State Community College, (423) 493-8743, jennifermiller@chattanoogastate.edu
- Jane Yantiss, Microbiology Professor, Chattanooga State Community College, (423) 697-2564, jane.yantis@chattanoogastate.edu
- Carol Workman, Home Health Hospice Nurse Coworker, (407) 625-0459, carolworkman@yahoo.com
Affiliations
Member of Student Nurse Association
Timeline
PCT/Nurse Extern
Parkridge Main Hospital
11.2024 - Current
NURSING STUDENT
Chattanooga State Community College
08.2024 - Current
HOME HEALTH CNA
Beverly Hudson
09.2022 - 10.2024
HOME HEALTH CNA
Julie Sumner
05.2022 - 09.2022
HOME HEALTH CNA
Robin Young
05.2021 - 05.2022
HOME HEALTH CNA
Kim Coffee
05.2021 - 03.2022
HOME HEALTH CNA
Carol Workman
06.2019 - 05.2021
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - NURSING CANDIDATE
Chattanooga Community College
CNA - NURSING
Southern Adventist University