Alexandria Berkhimer

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Ability to remain calm in high stress and critical situations. Experience working in a level one trauma emergency department in a small city setting. Dynamic time management in rapidly changing patient section.

Successfully completed nurse residency within Lehigh Valley Health Network. Designed to support the novice nurse and develop an evidenced based project, I was able to work in a group setting with other novice colleagues within the network. As a nurse resident, I was able to work with a preceptor for 16 weeks and attend monthly seminars over the course of a year.

• Researched evidenced based articles to improve patient care
• Successfully created and implemented a standardized handoff tool for critical care patients in the emergency department
• Collaborated effectively with fellow RNs

• ACLS, PALS, BLS
• Board certified in PA
• FEMA training