Alexis Brink
3810 Banar Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Hard-working and dedicated healthcare professional with over 2.5 years of experience in providing patient-centered care. Aiming to strengthen and evolve my current skillset in a new role as a Registered Nurse on your team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician - NICU/Pediatrics
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's
12.2024 - Current
- Collaborates with children and the families to ensure understanding of their care being provided.
- Assists with feeding premature infants using Infant Driven Feeding.
- Ensures safety and well-being of patients through diligent observation and reporting of changes in condition.
- Maintains accurate, timely documentation of patient care in electronic health records.
- Assists nursing staff with completing hourly rounds, documenting vital signs, and answering calls.
- Supports the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team with technical tasks.
- Collaborates with nurses to ensure comprehensive care for infants and children requiring advanced medical attention.
- Contributes to team meetings, offering insights on patient care improvements based on direct observations.
- Follows infection control policies diligently to ensure the safety of our most vulnerable populations.
Patient Care Technician - Inpatient Rehabilitation
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Monitored vital signs, reporting any changes to the nurses to ensure timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitoring intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health record.
Volunteer Junior Firefighter
Fairfax Fire Department
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Responded to emergency calls with other members, learning how to deliver timely assistance during fire and medical incidents.
- Received education from team members enhancing communication, teamwork, and efficiency.
- Participated in training exercises, developing skills in firefighting and medical treatment techniques and equipment usage.
- Learned how to maintain equipment and tools, and assisted in ensuring readiness for immediate use.
Education
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA12-2026
Skills
- Timely chart completion
- Epic electronic health record
- Competent in point of care glucose testing
- Critical thinking skills
- Compassionate and professional bedside manner
- Infant feeding and care
- Excellent communication
- Time management
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Infant Driven Feeding
- DHS Child & Dependent Adult Abuse Training for Mandatory Reporters
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - NICU/Pediatrics
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's
12.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician - Inpatient Rehabilitation
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's
01.2024 - 12.2024
Volunteer Junior Firefighter
Fairfax Fire Department
05.2022 - 05.2024
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College