Alexis Atkins
Cedartown,US
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience specializing in surgical care, patient education, and treatment plan development. Confident in clinical assessment, plan and evaluate patient care and education, chronic and acute disease management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Floyd- 4 south
02.2024 - Current
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Manage different drains such as over head irrigation, JP drains, biliary drain, chest tubes, ect.
- Manage drips such as a gluccomander and heparin drip.
- perform patient assessments/reassessments in a timely manner
CCHT to Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Cedartown
01.2022 - Current
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Provided direct patient care and monitored vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Evaluated patient’s knowledge about self-care activities at home after completing dialysis sessions.
- Explained dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient before treatment to allay anxieties.
- Inspect, listen, feel, and clean fistula or graft using antiseptic solutions cannulate graft or fistula.
- Collected specimens from patients to obtain prescribed laboratory testing.
PCT
DaVita Paulding Dialysis
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Inspect, listen, feel, and clean fistula or graft using antiseptic solutions cannulate graft or fistula.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to 8+ patients daily prior to treatment to ease anxiety.
- Conducted pre-dialysis assessments such as blood pressure readings, weight measurements, laboratory tests, to ensure proper treatment plans were established.
- Maintained a clean and sterile environment for treating patients according to OSHA standards.
PCT
Floyd Medical Center
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Provided safe and efficient patient transport to and from therapy services areas or recreational activities with recreational therapy staff.
- Assisted patients with dressing, undressing and putting on and removing supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
- Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.
CNA
Cedar Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
- Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
WAITRESS
The Avenue Cafe And Steakhouse
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Presented menu and provided information about ingredients, reducing potential food allergies.
- Greeted and escorted guests to tables, fostering warm welcome.
- Suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with each course.
WAITRESS
Meadow Lakes Golf Course
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Listened to customer concerns and complaints and quickly rectified issues.
- Utilized teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff during busy periods.
- Maintained a positive attitude towards guests at all times by providing friendly conversation during interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of West Georgia
Newnan, GA12.2023
Skills
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Physical assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Personal care needs
- Direct nursing care
- Post-operative care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
- BSL/ First Aid/ AED Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Floyd- 4 south
02.2024 - Current
CCHT to Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Cedartown
01.2022 - Current
PCT
DaVita Paulding Dialysis
09.2020 - 01.2022
PCT
Floyd Medical Center
06.2020 - 07.2020
CNA
Cedar Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
10.2017 - 05.2020
WAITRESS
The Avenue Cafe And Steakhouse
12.2016 - 10.2017
WAITRESS
Meadow Lakes Golf Course
05.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of West Georgia
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