Alexandra Takacs MSN, RN, CEN, VA-BC
Boston,MA
Summary
Demonstrated and self-motivated board certified registered nurse valuing efficient and effective care with a goal to drive improvements in the patient care process by bridging the gap between nursing, information technology, and evidence-based practice
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN | Venous Access
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
12.2020 - Current
- Ability to assess veins and make recommendations to providers for other access devices based on the vein assessment
- Expert in line care maintenance and troubleshooting, knowledge of vein preservation principles and techniques
- Excellent communication skills and an understanding of the principles and practices of clinical research
RN | Vascular Access Team
Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston, MA
06.2019 - Current
- Placement of peripheral IVs and extended dwell catheters using vascular visualization devices including ultrasound
- Troubleshoot vascular access issues including clearance of occluded catheters, removal of catheters with resistance, dressing protocols for skin issues
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and provide expert guidance in the management and maintenance of vascular access devices
RN | Injection Training Specialist
Syneos Health
Boston, MA
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Demonstrate injection process using demonstration injector and reviews all Instructions for Use/Prescribing Information with patient; Adheres to all HIPAA and compliance regulations; Report adverse events per policy
RN | Emergency Department
Fastaff Travel Nursing Agency - Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Temporary COVID-19 Crisis Assignment in fast paced, Level I Trauma Center
- Deploy rapid assessments and treatments of patient in critical and life threatening situations & documents per policy using Epic
- Provide discharge education & teaching to patient and families on various disease processes
RN | Emergency Department
Fusion Medical Staffing - Travel Nurse Agency
Multiple Locations
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Primary nurse in STEMI, stroke, and cardiac/respiratory arrest activations & Documents detailed and concise assessments/treatments/interventions using the Cerner and Epic
- Provide education to patients and families on various disease processes, medications, and post discharge follow up to prevent return visits
- Act as patient advocate and implement all phases of the nursing process while caring for patients in an efficient manner
RN | Emergency Department
Supplemental Health Care - Travel Nurse Agency
Multiple Locations
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Triage patients using the Emergency Severity Index tool and Provides age appropriate care to the pediatric and adult populations
- Confidently and decisively made judgements on patient conditions based on vital signs, assessment, and critical thinking skills
- Document detailed and concise assessments/treatments/interventions using the All Scripts and Cerner charting system
Captain, RN | Emergency Department
Madigan Army Medical Center
JBLM, WA
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Staff and charge nurse in Level 3 trauma center; Proactively coordinates with Nursing Supervisor to expedite patient movement
- Collaborates with physicians to provide optimal nursing care while documenting detailed, concise assessments/treatments/interventions using Essentris
- Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thanks) to ensure effective customer service to patients and their families
1st Lieutenant, RN | Emergency Nursing Course
San Antonio Military Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston, TX
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Completed 320 classroom hours and performed 320 clinical hours in the emergency department and 1 week rotation in ICU
1st Lieutenant, RN | Med-Surg/Oncology
Madigan Army Medical Center
JBLM, WA
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Staff and charge nurse on 31 bed inpatient adult medical oncology unit
- Provided education on palliative care philosophy; managed complex symptoms, grief, and bereavement; ensured patients’ dignity was maintained at all times
- Promoted the Patient Caring Touch System (PCTS) to improve patient and family quality of care
Education
Master of Science - Nursing with Emphasis in Healthcare Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Lodi, NJ05-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ05-2009
Military
United States Army Nurse Corps, August 2013 - September 2016 || Captain || Honorably Discharged
Certification
Certified Emergency Nurse, CEN || Vascular Access - Board Certified, VA-BC || ACLS || BLS
Timeline
RN | Venous Access
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
12.2020 - Current
RN | Emergency Department
Fastaff Travel Nursing Agency - Brigham & Women’s Hospital
04.2020 - 05.2020
RN | Injection Training Specialist
Syneos Health
12.2019 - 01.2022
RN | Vascular Access Team
Boston Children’s Hospital
06.2019 - Current
RN | Emergency Department
Fusion Medical Staffing - Travel Nurse Agency
08.2018 - 05.2019
RN | Emergency Department
Supplemental Health Care - Travel Nurse Agency
08.2016 - 08.2018
Captain, RN | Emergency Department
Madigan Army Medical Center
05.2015 - 08.2016
1st Lieutenant, RN | Emergency Nursing Course
San Antonio Military Medical Center
01.2015 - 05.2015
1st Lieutenant, RN | Med-Surg/Oncology
Madigan Army Medical Center
11.2013 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Nursing with Emphasis in Healthcare Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
County College of Morris