Alexandra Kamerling
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Bachelors prepared RN offering 12 years of experience in nursing and healthcare. Rich background in leadership and mentoring team members, and known for fostering a collaborative environment that enhances professional development. Expert in all aspects of patient care, specializing in the older adult population.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Clinical Educator
UnityPoint Clinics
04.2021 - Current
- As Ambulatory Clinical Educator, I serve the education needs of clinical team members in 32 clinics spanning a 60-mile radius
- In collaboration with the Education Team, I develop and present best practice educational offerings to team members on various topics including onboarding courses
- I offer elbow to elbow training on site for clinical employees, as needed
- I serve as the vaccine expert in the region, helping clinics with vaccine needs
- I work on a collaborative level with administrators, supervisors, Providers, Compliance Officers, and HR to help meet the educational needs of the staff
- This position requires a vast amount of critical thinking skills, self-starting ability, leadership, and motivation
Clinical Nurse
UnityPoint Clinics
01.2015 - 04.2021
- Registered Nurse performing direct patient care in outpatient clinical setting
- I cared for a large patient population, with a large variety of health conditions
- I consistently used my nursing skills to evaluate and assess patient conditions and reported findings to the Provider
- I assisted the Provider with minor procedures and carry out all Provider orders
- I updated and maintained patient information using EMR system
- Aside from direct patient care, I consistently served as a staff mentor/educator
MDS Coordinator
Iowa City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
02.2014 - 10.2014
- Responsible for MDS data entry within the Facility
- I was also responsible to write, maintain, and ensure proper practicing of all patient care plans
- I collaborated with physicians regularly, as I obtain orders, as well as recertification's for skilled services
- I, in collaboration with the DON, managed the Nursing Department within the facility
- I served as an educator, and a mentor for staff members
- I used my clinical skills regularly as I complete admission physicals for incoming residents and incoming staff members and administer vaccinations when applicable
- I took part in the Quality Assurance team, helping to complete a variety of monthly audits to help ensure the best care is being provided to the residents
Registered Nurse
Hallmark Care Center
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Required a vast amount of compassion, prioritization, patience, and clinical judgement
- Daily responsibilities included Full physical assessments, oral and subcutaneous medication administration, use of EMR systems, various activities of daily living, and regular collaborations with other team members
- I would collaborate with Physicians often
- I would identify resident needs and meet them by initiating and implementing orders
- I would serve as an educator to residents, family members, and other team members
Education
Bachelor of Science and Nursing -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2024
Registered Nurse (ADN) -
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA08.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA08.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA08.2010
Skills
- Team Oriented
- Dependable
- Nurse Educator
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- Proficient in Word and PowerPoint
- Mentor
- Well Organized
- Self-Starter
Certification
BLS Instructor, 05/25
Licensures
Registered Nursing License, Iowa, 04/25
Timeline
Ambulatory Clinical Educator
UnityPoint Clinics
04.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse
UnityPoint Clinics
01.2015 - 04.2021
MDS Coordinator
Iowa City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
02.2014 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse
Hallmark Care Center
10.2012 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse (ADN) -
Kirkwood Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Kirkwood Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Kirkwood Community College
BLS Instructor, 05/25
Bachelor of Science and Nursing -
Western Governors University
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