Alexandrea Wetzel
Summary
Compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse remains calm and composed in the most stressful environments. Smart and determined in giving each patient an exceptional level of care through assessments, medication administration and dedicated service and support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
Team Select Home Care
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing personalized care plans and coordinating interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of patients'' progress and timely interventions in-home settings.
- Streamlined communication with physicians, ensuring accurate documentation and prompt updates on patient conditions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and advocating for their needs.
NICU Registered Nurse
Colorado Children's Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
NICU RN
St. Francis Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
Travel RN
Lucile Packard Stanford Hospital
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Manage complex medical diagnoses of micro-premature through full term infants while providing developmentally appropriate care
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment..
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
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Travel RN
St. Francis Hospital
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
NICU Registered Nurse
Monroe Carrell Vanderbilt Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
RN Cardiothoracic Stepdown
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Monitoring patients with invasive devices pacemakers and defibrillators, chest tubes, epidurals and pca pumps, tube feedings, and IV drips Monitor post-op Cardio-thoracic patients and managing hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and other heart conditions
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Issue Assessment and Monitoring
- EMR Systems
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Sedation Management
- Parental Support
- Nutrition and Nourishment Issues
- Workload Management
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Team Select Home Care
05.2024 - Current
NICU Registered Nurse
Colorado Children's Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2024
NICU RN
St. Francis Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2021
Travel RN
Lucile Packard Stanford Hospital
09.2019 - 08.2021
Travel RN
St. Francis Hospital
05.2019 - 09.2019
NICU Registered Nurse
Monroe Carrell Vanderbilt Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2019
RN Cardiothoracic Stepdown
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
06.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University