ALEXA S. SOLANO
White Plains,NY
Summary
Motivated nursing student seeking a part-time role to enhance hands-on patient care experience. Certified in CPR and BLS, with a strong foundation in first aid and developing clinical nursing skills. Proven ability to work effectively with patients of all age groups, recognized for a positive, adaptable, and team-oriented approach. Committed to contributing across multiple departments while embracing opportunities for continuous learning in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Health Care Services
Geriatrics Nursing Rotation- University of Delaware, DE
Hockessin, DE
01.2026 - Current
- Upcoming clinical rotation of my spring semester 2026.
- Working hands-on with patients, charge nurse and cohort to promote health and preventive safety measures.
Hostess
Homegrown
Newark, DE
10.2025 - Current
- Seating and organizing guests to their tables in the restaurant, answering restaurant phone and informing guests on menu technicalities. Working busy brunch, dinner and lunch shifts and accommodating to guest’s requests. Cleaning tables and working with servers to help run the restaurant smoothly.
Childcare Provider
White Plains, NY
01.2018 - Current
- Care for the nutritional, hygiene, emotional, educational, and social needs of the children under my responsibility. In fulfilling these responsibilities, it requires my significant stamina, patience, compassion, emotional fortitude, and flexibility. Providing emotional support for distressed children with active listening and age-appropriate communication.
- All childcare completed in New York.
Swim Instructor/Beach Lifeguard
Westchester Country Club
Rye, NY
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Swim instruction as well as helping the recreational swim team. Private swim instruction with young children 30-minute sessions. Seasonal job position.
- Beach and pool lifeguard, along with working in the First Aid Office. Received first aid training. Started May of 2022, still working during summer of 2023. Frequent in-service testing extractions and how to further assess consciousness, operating an AED and performing CPR. Seasonal job position.
Hostess
Lilly’s
White Plains, NY
12.2024 - Current
- Seating and organizing guests to their tables in the restaurant, answering restaurant phone and informing guests on menu technicalities. Working busy brunch, dinner and lunch shifts and accommodating to guest’s requests. Cleaning tables and working with servers to help run the restaurant smoothly.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Delaware
05.2028
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White Plains High School
White Plains, NY06.2024
Skills
- Vital signs assessment (BP, HR, RR, SpO₂, temperature, pain)
- Head-to-toe physical assessments
- Patient safety and fall-prevention awareness
- Bed making, patient positioning, and comfort measures
- Mobility and gait assessment
- Intake and output monitoring
- Basic wound care principles (clean technique)
- Infection prevention and PPE use
- Safe patient handling and body mechanics
- Supervised children to ensure safety, engagement, and well-being
- Communicated clearly with parents regarding progress, safety, and concerns
Clinical Skills
Communication
- Therapeutic communication with patients
- Age-appropriate communication (pediatric and geriatric exposure)
- Family and caregiver communication
- Patient education
- Team communication with RNs and clinical staff
- Professional bedside manner
- Foundational pathophysiology concepts
- Recognizing normal and abnormal findings
- Pain assessment and reporting
- Documentation basics
- HIPAA and patient confidentiality compliance
Nursing Assessment
Certification
- Adult First Aid CPR/AED
- American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard with CPR/AED, First Aid, and Waterfront Skills
- American Heart Association Certified BLS Provider
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Senior Health Care Services
Geriatrics Nursing Rotation- University of Delaware, DE
01.2026 - Current
Hostess
Homegrown
10.2025 - Current
Hostess
Lilly’s
12.2024 - Current
Swim Instructor/Beach Lifeguard
Westchester Country Club
05.2023 - 08.2025
Childcare Provider
01.2018 - Current
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White Plains High School
Bachelor of Science -
University of Delaware