Alexandra Van Stone, BSN, RN
Albany,OR
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for providing excellent patient care through efficient advocation and communication. Skilled in balancing multiple patients with a variety of complex health diagnoses while fostering a positive work environment through collaboration with coworkers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Samaritan Health Services
08.2021 - Current
- Appropriately escalated care of patients by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss relevant symptoms and diagnoses to devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Promoted a healing environment through maintaining clean and organized patient rooms, addressing concerns, and offering emotional support.
- Exemplified teamwork through close collaboration with colleagues, offering assistance during challenging situations, and fostering a positive work culture.
- Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient information and providing detailed handoffs during shift changes.
- Provided clinical supervision for student nurses during their practicum rotations within the Progressive Care Unit setting.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Samaritan Health Services
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN04.2021
Bachelor of Science - General Science
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2018
Skills
- Assessing and treating various post-operative patients
- Analyzing and addressing critical electrolyte imbalances
- Task prioritization
- Accurate and timely documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Standards of care
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) Oregon
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Samaritan Health Services
08.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Samaritan Health Services
10.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia Saint Paul
Bachelor of Science - General Science
University of Oregon
- Registered Nurse (RN) Oregon
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
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