Alexandra York
190 W. Julia Way Hanford,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Treats acutely ill patients in highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment using extensive medication protocols and therapies. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, General Surgery Trauma
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Boise, ID
08.2021 - Current
- Worked in a level II trauma surgical setting with proper communication skills between staff.
- Monitored patients before and after surgical operations such as thoracotomies, gastrectomies, ORIF, colectomies, abdominal hysterectomies and more.
- Managed caseload of 6-7 patients simultaneously by providing and maintaining bedside care of c-spine precautions, external fixation devices, heparin drips, wound vac therapy, parenteral nutrition, IV therapy and chest tubes.
- Educated patients and families on trauma-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Adventist Health Hanford
Hanford, CA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided team nursing post-op care for up to eight patients, such as post-surgical pain management and wound dressing changes.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Student Nurse Extern
Adventist Health Hanford
Hanford, CA
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Completed patient assessments, administered Intravenous therapy, blood product transfusions, and practiced safe medication administration under direction of the nurse preceptor.
- Monitored five assigned patients, updating information on vital signs and progress of treatment.
- Documented data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Adventist Health Hanford
Hanford, CA
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and pulse to stay on top of symptoms and keep RNs informed of changes.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Hills College - Lemoore
Lemoore, CA05.2021
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Tulare Adult School
Tulare, CA05.2018
Skills
- Organization and Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Timely Medication Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Cerner Powerchart EMR
- Epic EMR
- Trauma Recovery
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Proper Catheter Insertion/removal
Certification
- Registered Nurse: License # 95252146 – Expires 09/30/2022
- BLS - Expires 08/2021
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention - Expires 11/2020
- Licensed Vocational Nurse: License # 699726 - Expires 08/30/2022
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified - Expires 08/30/2022
Volunteer and Community Experience
COVID Vaccination Clinic
Kings County Department of Public Health & West Hills College Lemoore - 01/2021 and 03/2021
Kings Pantry Food Drive
West Hills College Lemoore - 02/2021
Rocking Rudolph Run
Adventist Health Hanford & West Hills College Lemoore - 12/2019
References
Zena Desamito - Nursing Director - Adventist Health - Hanford, CA
(559) 904-0967
desamizc@ah.org
Flordeluiza Pimentel - Nursing Supervisor - Adventist Health - Hanford, CA
(559) 393-4904
PimentF2@ah.org
McKenna Maciel - NICU RN - Kaweah Health - Visalia, CA
(559) 381-6672
mckenna.maciel@gmail.com
Sandra VanHooser - CCRN Crisis Team RN - St. Luke's - Nampa, ID
(208) 899-9611
rvhooser@safelink.net
Timeline
Registered Nurse, General Surgery Trauma
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Adventist Health Hanford
01.2021 - 05.2021
Student Nurse Extern
Adventist Health Hanford
09.2020 - 05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Adventist Health Hanford
01.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Hills College - Lemoore
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Tulare Adult School
- Registered Nurse: License # 95252146 – Expires 09/30/2022
- BLS - Expires 08/2021
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention - Expires 11/2020
- Licensed Vocational Nurse: License # 699726 - Expires 08/30/2022
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified - Expires 08/30/2022
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