Alexia Andrews
Bridgewater ,MA
Summary
Compassionate and caring Registered Nurse with 2+ years of providing direct patient care in acute rehab, long- term and end of life care settings. Proven ability to quickly assess patients and collaborate with physicians to deliver appropriate treatment. Demonstrated success in managing rapidly changing conditions and adjusting plans of care to ensure the best possible outcomes. Looking to expand my knowledge with a strong interest in Maternity nursing and perusing experience in that specialty.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dwyer Home Rehab and Nursing Home
Weymouth, MA
08.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Practicum: Student Nurse
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
Ayer, MA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
- Provided compassionate patient care for required caseload.
- Observed patient care and assessed feedback to ensure ongoing quality care.
- Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care.
- Read and understood patient assignment list and reviewed all charts to check for special conditions.
- Collaborated with health care team members in delivery of holistic care to patients.
- Cared directly for patients in medical surgical units by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more rigorous experiences.
Skills
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Effective listening
- Computer skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Preparing and administering medications
- Time management skills
- Organizational skills
Other Work Experience
Kickboxing Instructor ATCK Fitness
Stoughton,MA Jul 2021-Apr 2023
- Developed and deepened relationships with members in each class.
- Adhered to facility standards, compliance requirements and instructional best practices.
- Adjusted instructional techniques and class routines to meet diverse fitness levels.
- Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
- Explained and demonstrated fitness and conditioning techniques and movements.
- Created inviting fitness spaces that welcomed and included people with diverse backgrounds, abilities and orientations.
- Recommended modifications of exercises to help participants avoid injuries.
Preschool Teacher Sunshine Daycare Center
Bridgewater,MA. Aug 2014-Jul 2021
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Education
Fitchburg State University Graduate 08/2020
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dwyer Home Rehab and Nursing Home
08.2021 - Current
Practicum: Student Nurse
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
01.2020 - 03.2020