Alexis Compton
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Manager
Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Interventional Radiology Nurse promoted to Infection Control/Employee Health Nurse, promoted to RN Manager
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various special procedures and image guided biopsies
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills when interacting with patients
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections
- Developed policies and procedures and maintained annual review as necessary
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments
Medical Assistant
Linda Woodson Dermatology
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Performed daily duties as both a front and back office medical assistant
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Inclusion Specialist/Site Supervisor
Clark County Parks And Recreation
01.2011 - 04.2020
- Supervised a before & after school program
- Ensured safety of all participants and staff members
- Responsible for collection of payments/management of participant accounts
- Promoted to inclusion specialist to work with special needs participants in compliance with the American Disability Act
- Provided ongoing training to staff members to provide reasonable accommodations for participants with special needs
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs and incorporated IEP and behavioral plans for participants as needed
- Routinely traveled to over 20 elementary schools to monitor compliance of staff members and safety of all children
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Las Vegas College
Henderson07.2021
Certification - Medical Assisting
PIMA Medical Institute
Las Vegas, NV12.2014
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- IV Certification
- Ultrasound Guided IV Certification
- Moderate Sedation/Analgesia Certification
Timeline
RN Manager
Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging
09.2021 - 11.2023
Medical Assistant
Linda Woodson Dermatology
01.2015 - 05.2018
Inclusion Specialist/Site Supervisor
Clark County Parks And Recreation
01.2011 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Las Vegas College
Certification - Medical Assisting
PIMA Medical Institute