Alexandra Melvin
Vineyard,UT
Summary
A caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. A history in psychology allows for timely responses to emergencies with a calm mentality and a skill for deescalation and pain management in adult and pediatric care. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients throughout various capstone opportunities, while balancing a high-volume task load.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student
Joyce University Of Nursing And Health Sciences
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Provided wound care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper home care techniques to promote healing and recovery.
Psychiatric Technician
Utah State Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Took and monitored vital signs and managed patient behavior.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
Care Technician
Center For Change
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories and medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Implemented interventions to decrease patient anxiety and distress as well as provided counsel.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Joyce University of Nursing And Health Sciences
Draper, UT12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT12.2021
Skills
- Communication
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medical Documentation
Hobbies
Reading, art, boxing, cooking and swimming.
Timeline
Nursing Student
Joyce University Of Nursing And Health Sciences
05.2022 - 12.2023
Psychiatric Technician
Utah State Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022
Care Technician
Center For Change
02.2021 - 09.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Joyce University of Nursing And Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Brigham Young University
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