Alexe Colson
Hood River,OR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Portland VA Medical Center
Portland, OR
05.2016 - Current
- Performed Charge Nurse role both in Emergency Department and Medical/Surgical Unit to create a more effective and efficient unit flow to provide excellent patient care and outcomes.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Monitored patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from mild and moderate sedation. Measured and recorded patients' vital signs. Closely observing patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication. Treated pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Portland VA Medical Center
Portland, OR
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, CNA's and unit clerks.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Home Health
Pediatric Services Of America
Vancouver, WA
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Provided home healthcare for medically fragile toddlers and infants.
- Administered medications daily & PRN per MD.
- Performed Tracheotomy Care, cleaning and replacing inner cannula daily.
- Provided Suction and breathing treatments daily & PRN.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Outdoor Education
Western State College of Colorado
Gunnison, CO12.2007
Skills
- 6 years of Emergency Department RN Experience supporting unstable patients in a critical care setting
- ACLS, BLS
- Over 8 years of Charge Nurse experience
- Preceptor for numerous new Nurses and Student Nurses
References
- Jeramie Moran - Current VA ED Nurse Manager 503-754-5741
- Tony Phan - Current VA ED Assistant Nurse Manager 503-929-9892
- Tiffany Simpson - Former ED Nurse Manager 503-816-6573
- Joel Boone - Former ED Assistant Nurse Manager 503-956-8185
- Amanda Kelley - Former Medical/Surgical Nurse Manager 860-428-0618
- Jamie Twyman - Former ED Unit Shift Leader 360-903-6734
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Portland VA Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Portland VA Medical Center
05.2013 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Home Health
Pediatric Services Of America
09.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Outdoor Education
Western State College of Colorado
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