Alexia Funke
Queensbury,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in timely patient care and safety protocol adherence. Experienced in dialysis administration, patient evaluation, and infection control. Skilled in coordinating care, developing patient care plans, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance health outcomes. Committed to patient education and implementing safety measures in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
Glens Falls, New York
01.2023 - Current
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients in clinical settings, ensuring safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health status changes to inform care decisions.
- Evaluated patients, addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with critical care team members.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to develop tailored patient care plans and interventions.
- Instructed patients and families on dialysis procedures and aftercare protocols to promote adherence.
- Executed infection control measures to safeguard patient safety during dialysis treatments.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic medical records system for efficient data management.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Saratoga Hospital
Saratoga Springs, NY
07.2016 - 01.2023
- Delivered direct patient care in fast-paced telemetry unit, ensuring timely monitoring and response to patient needs.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge instructions and self-management strategies.
- Assisted with procedures while maintaining sterile environments.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Facilitated training for new staff on telemetry protocols and best practices, promoting consistency and quality in patient care.
- Participated actively in code blue situations as part of rapid response team.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Maria College
Albany05-2016
High School Diploma -
Queensbury Union Free School District
Queensbury06-2006
Skills
- dialysis administration
- patient evaluation
- medication management
- infection control
- electronic health records
- patient care planning
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- emergency response
- staff training
- effectively educating patients
- critical thinking
- problem solving
- Clinical leadership
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Saratoga Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2023
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Maria College
High School Diploma -
Queensbury Union Free School District