Alexandra Lantz
Lavale,MD
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in med surge, step-down and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Eager to learn new skills and teach those that have already been learned.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Western Maryland
Cumberland, MD
07.2015 - 04.2023
- Have worked on High Level Care, Progressive Care, Intensive Care, Cardiovascular Unit, and Cardiopulmonary Outpatient Rehab
- Have Charge Nurse experience on both day and night shifts
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
LPN
Devlin Manor Nursing Home
Cumberland , MD
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
Certified Living Assistant
Friends Aware
Cumberland, MD
12.2011 - 12.2014
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients as a Certified Medication Technician through the state of Maryland.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as eating, toileting, transferring from bed to chair, wheelchair, commode.
- Performed wound care services including dressing changes and application of topical medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05-2015
High School Diploma -
Frankfort High School
Short Gap, WV05-2010
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- Patient Assessment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- NIH Stroke certification
- Licensed RN
Certification
- ACLS - valid until 9/2024
- BLS - valid until 11/2025
- NIH
- Nursing Licensure - valid until 6/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
UPMC Western Maryland
07.2015 - 04.2023
LPN
Devlin Manor Nursing Home
12.2014 - 07.2015
Certified Living Assistant
Friends Aware
12.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
High School Diploma -
Frankfort High School