ALEXANDRA M. SMITH
Penn Medicine: University of Pennsylvania Health System
Conshohocken,PA
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Dedicated Operating Room Registered Nurse with extensive experience in circulator and scrub roles across diverse surgical specialties, specializing in complex open vascular and endovascular procedures. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring exceptional patient care tailored to a diverse population. Recognized for adaptability and strong communication skills, contributing to efficient team operations and consistently achieving positive patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Work History
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
4 Years 9 Months- Performed circulator and scrub nurse responsibilities across all specialties
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize procedural efficiency and enhance patient outcomes
- Designated scrub nurse for vascular surgery, scrubbing complex open and endovascular procedures
- Circulated complex open heart surgeries, robotic heart surgeries, and emergency aortic dissections.
- Precepted many new nurses, teaching fundamental operating room nurse responsibilities and techniques
- Educated all operating room staff on basics of scrubbing endovascular surgeries during designated inservice time
- Provided patient-centered care and acted as patient advocate in both circulator and scrub roles
- Worked closely with the interdisciplinary team to provide optimal, efficient, safe patient care
Registered Nurse-COVID Vaccine
6 Months- Obtained patient consent for COVID vaccination and answered all vaccination questions
- Verified patient allergies and properly documented immunizations in Epic
- Safely and effectively performed IM injection of COVID vaccines
- Monitored patients post-vaccination for any adverse effects
- Collaborated with interprofessional healthcare team to calmly manage any medical emergencies
- Provided culturally competent, safe, and effective care to patients in all adult age groups from young adults to geriatrics
- Consistently enhanced patient experience with a positive, respectful, and professional attitude
Registered Nurse
7 Months- Answered all triage calls using appropriate protocols and nursing judgment
- Documented all patient phone calls and interactions as needed for quality care
- Processed the nurse script line and EMR RX refills
- Administered injections in a safe and effective manner
- Answered all family and patient questions about health, nutrition, and immunizations
- Appropriately delegated tasks to other clinical staff
- Efficiently read throat cultures, rapid strep, rapid COVID, and other test results
- Followed the nursing process to deliver safe, compassionate, and culturally competent care
- Demonstrated effective teamwork as a member of the clinical team
- Collaborated with the patient, family, and provider to coordinate patient care
Customer Service Associate
6 Years 4 Months- Managed customer service desk: received this responsibility after demonstrating consistent leadership skills
- Managed team members and coached them through any problems that developed
- Trained new team members through a collaborative approach, educating them on our team mission and goals
- Supervised the front end of the store when superior supervisors were unavailable
- Provided exceptional customer service while running the cash register ringing up and bagging groceries and answering all customer inquiries
- Assisted customers with return transactions, answering questions, directing customers to products, and answering phone calls
Education
B.S. - Nursing
Skills
Scrubbing and Circulating Vascular Surgeries
Circulating Cardiac Surgeries
Team Leadership
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem Solving
Organization and Prioritization
Maintaining Sterility
Critical Thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Pennsylvania Board of Nursing
- License #RN733746
- 2020
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) CERTIFIED
- American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
Penn Medicine: University of Pennsylvania Health System
09.2021 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse-COVID Vaccine
Penn Medicine
03.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Registered Nurse
Advocare Broomall Pediatrics
10.2020 - 05.2021Read More
Customer Service Associate
Whole Foods Market
06.2014 - 10.2020Read More
Neumann University
B.S. from Nursing
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