Alexia La Spina
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 1.5 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Knowledgeable about thorough nursing assessments, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
VA Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, education, and empathetic care delivery.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Registered Nurse Resident
VA Medical Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY05.2022
Skills
- IV Therapy Administration
- Vitals monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Accurate Documentation
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Infection Control
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
BLS Certified
ACLS Certified
NIHSS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
VA Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Resident
VA Medical Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY College At Plattsburgh