Alexandria Brasfield
South Bend,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Indiana Center for Recovery
01.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced therapeutic communication skills by actively listening and empathizing with patients during their recovery process.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Patient Care Assistant
Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Assist patients with daily activities including eating, dressing, ambulating, etc.
- Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, and recording intake/output information.
- Provided preventative care to patients to manage skin-related conditions.
- Checked on patients routinely to make sure their needs and preferences were being met.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of South Bend
South Bend, IN12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
South Bend, IN05.2022
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient Check-Ins
- Emotional Awareness
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Indiana Center for Recovery
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
07.2022 - 11.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of South Bend
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College