Alexandra Harper
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
French Hospital Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
Registered Nurse
Highland Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
Registered Nurse
Asante Health System
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
St. Josephs Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Reading Hospital
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2018
High School Diploma -
Downingtown West High School
Downingtown, PA05.2014
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale
Timeline
Registered Nurse
French Hospital Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Highland Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Asante Health System
09.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
St. Josephs Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Reading Hospital
12.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Downingtown West High School
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