Alexis Carrell
Summary
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
Union Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
LRS Healthcare
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Implemented evidence-based practices when delivering nursing care to optimize outcomes for diverse populations seeking emergency services.
- Expanded knowledge of emergency nursing procedures through continuous professional development activities.
- Exhibited strong decision-making abilities under pressure while working independently or collaboratively as part of a larger healthcare team.
- Reduced wait times for patients by streamlining triage processes and prioritizing critical cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse
Eye Specialists Of Indiana
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Reduced post-operative complications through diligent preoperative assessments and thorough patient education.
- Assisted surgeons during operations, ensuring smooth transitions between steps and minimizing errors.
- Maximized OR efficiency by implementing innovative strategies for time management and resource allocation.
ER Registered Nurse
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control protocols and reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning processes effectively resulting in a smoother transition for patients back into their communities.
- Improved patient safety by identifying and addressing potential risks and implementing preventative measures.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions regularly through feedback from both patients and other healthcare team members.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare professionals, ensuring accurate information sharing and timely decisionmaking.
Medical Assistant
Putnam County Hospital
04.2015 - 02.2020
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Medical Assistant
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Assisted physicians in evaluating patients'' dialysis needs, effectively communicating pertinent information regarding treatment progress.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Indianapolis12.2019
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
MedTech College
Greenwood, IN08.2012
Cosmetology -
Regency Beauty Institute
Indianapolis, IN07.2009
High School Diploma -
Cloverdale High School
Cloverdale, IN05.2008
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Compassionate Care
- Airway Management
- Health Promotion
- IV Insertion
- Cardiac monitoring
- Quality Improvement
- Emergency Care
- Trauma Nursing
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Microsoft Office
- Delegation and Motivation
- Training staff
- EMR / EHR
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse
Union Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Travel ER Registered Nurse
LRS Healthcare
02.2021 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Eye Specialists Of Indiana
10.2020 - 02.2021
ER Registered Nurse
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2021
Medical Assistant
Putnam County Hospital
04.2015 - 02.2020
Medical Assistant
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
08.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
MedTech College
Cosmetology -
Regency Beauty Institute
High School Diploma -
Cloverdale High School
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