Alexandra Lizama
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HonorHealth
03.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Patient Care Technician
HonorHealth
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls and offered qualified support.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
Restaurant Server
Keeler's Neighborhood Steakhouse
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
- Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Phoenix, AZ12.2021
Skills
- Active Listening
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Coordination
- Patient Safety
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Managing Deadlines
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HonorHealth
03.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
HonorHealth
06.2021 - 03.2022
Restaurant Server
Keeler's Neighborhood Steakhouse
12.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University