Alexandra Nelson-Micek

• Provides patient and family centered nursing care following established standards, professional practice guidelines and MN Nurse Practice act
• Coordinates care with physicians, care coordinators, patients, and families to develop optimal plan of care and improve patient outcomes
• Floats to various units to provide support and patient care including medical, surgical, cardiac, oncology, orthopedics/spine, and observation
• Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.
• Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
• Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.

• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
• Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 84-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership nursing department
• Provided training, direct supervision, and ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.

Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.