Alexis Fortson
Pooler,GA
Summary
Healthcare professional with focus on delivering exceptional patient care in high-stress environments. Extensive experience in critical care, including managing life-threatening conditions and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong clinical judgment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Memorial Health University Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Administered critical care interventions for diverse patient populations in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and changes in patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, procedures, and post-discharge care to enhance understanding.
- Mentored junior nurses in advanced clinical skills and provided guidance during complex cases.
- Responded efficiently to medical emergencies within the hospital setting, providing life-saving interventions as needed.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical illness or end-of-life situations.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, facilitating orientation and integration into the ICU setting.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Memorial Health University Medical Center
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with members of healthcare team to promote patient and family centered care in healing environment.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Provided pre-and post-operative education for joint replacement patients to facilitate informed decision-making about their surgical options and promote successful recoveries.
- Assisted orthopedic patients with mobility tasks such as ambulation, transfers, and range-of-motion exercises as part of their rehabilitation process.
- Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
- Administered pre-operative and post-operative care for orthopedic patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of South Carolina - Beaufort
Bluffton, SC04.2021
Skills
- ACLS/BSL
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Clinical judgment
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
Certification
- ACLS/BSL certified
- CRRT
Timeline
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Memorial Health University Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Memorial Health University Medical Center
07.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of South Carolina - Beaufort