Alexandra Toscano
Schenectady,NEW YORK
Summary
Experienced with critical care patient management, ensuring high-quality medical outcomes. Utilizes advanced clinical skills to navigate complex medical scenarios and provide comprehensive care. Knowledge of ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and patient-centered communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Radiology Nurse
St. Peters Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained compliance with radiation safety protocols by properly shielding patients, staff members, and self from unnecessary exposure risks.
- Facilitated effective handoffs between shifts by providing accurate information regarding patient status updates during interdisciplinary rounds or team meetings.
- Enhanced patient safety with diligent assessment and documentation of vital signs, medical history, and medication administration.
- Assisted in the training and orientation of new nursing staff members, sharing valuable expertise in interventional radiology practices.
Emergency Room Registered Travel Nurse
Mount Sinai
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Travel Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering a compassionate environment within the ICU.
- Maintained a high standard of infection control within the ICU, adhering to strict hygiene practices and protocols at all times.
- Educated patients and families about complex medical conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies to promote informed decisionmaking.
- Served as a strong advocate for ICU patients and their families by addressing concerns, answering questions, and acting as an effective liaison between the medical team and loved ones.
- Assisted physicians in performing invasive procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process.
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered medication accurately, monitoring patient responses and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Utilized advanced hemodynamic monitoring tools such as arterial lines or Swan-Ganz catheters when caring for patients experiencing cardiovascular instability.
- Managed ventilator weaning protocols for patients transitioning back to spontaneous breathing following extubation success rates.
- Actively participated in continuous professional development opportunities, staying current with advances in critical care nursing best practices.
- Conducted thorough assessments of incoming patients'' conditions upon admission to determine appropriate level of intervention required.
Intensive Care Unit Travel Nurse
Orlando Health
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted in emergency situations to stabilize patients and mitigate further complications.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify and address healthcare needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to solve complex medical issues and improve patient health.
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
Albany Medical Center Hospital
02.2016 - 09.2021
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and clinical symptoms, identifying potential complications early on.
- Promoted teamwork among staff by leading collaborative initiatives aimed at improving overall unit efficiency.
- Administered medication accurately, monitoring patient responses and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Mentored new nurses in the ICU setting, providing guidance on clinical skills and techniques for effective patient care management.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering a compassionate environment within the ICU.
- Assisted physicians in performing invasive procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Provided direct patient care to critically ill patients, ensuring high standards of safety and comfort.
Education
Master of Science -
Sage College
Albany, NY05-2023
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Critical care
- Physician collaboration
- Pharmacology expertise
- Ventilation monitoring
- Sedation management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Travel Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
Emergency Room Registered Travel Nurse
Mount Sinai
03.2023 - 01.2025
Interventional Radiology Nurse
St. Peters Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
04.2022 - 03.2023
Intensive Care Unit Travel Nurse
Orlando Health
09.2021 - 03.2022
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
Albany Medical Center Hospital
02.2016 - 09.2021
Master of Science -
Sage College
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