Alexandra Lugo
Allentown,PA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Offering solid foundation in healthcare principles and strong desire to learn and grow in this environment. Brings ability to quickly acquire essential nursing practices and techniques, including patient assessment and care planning. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and medical procedures in the operating room (OR) role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Register Nurse - Med Surge Unit
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hecktown Oaks
10.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for designated patients. Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration and communication with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and takes actions to proactively resolve patients' needs.
- Coordinates and provides patient and family education throughout the treatment course to facilitate an effective transition of care.
Restaurant Waiter
Taquiza
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Supported fellow waitstaff through teamwork during busy times, sharing responsibilities as needed.
- Maintained professional demeanor under pressure while managing challenging situations involving dissatisfied customers.
- Balanced excellent customer service with efficient task completion by multitasking effectively throughout each shift..
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospital Del Maestro
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - BSN -
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA -
Republic of Costa Rica Professional Higher School
Caguas, PR06.2018
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient safety
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Register Nurse - Med Surge Unit
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hecktown Oaks
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospital Del Maestro
09.2022 - 12.2022
Restaurant Waiter
Taquiza
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - BSN -
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA -
Republic of Costa Rica Professional Higher School
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