ALEXIS LAVERDIERE

Floated between the Cardiac Pulmonary Care Unit: experience with various cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Diltizem, Heparin), Surgical/orthopedic floor: experience with pre and post op patients, PCA pumps and epidurals, and the Medical-Neuro floor.

Acute Care Unit-

• Obtained new experience with various cardiac drips and more acute patients
• Charge nurse and preceptor as a traveler
• Proficient in Meditech charting system

• Administered intravenous chemotherapy drugs according to established protocols.
• Charge nurse and preceptor experience
• Experience with chest tubes, tracheostomies, various drips (insulin, heparin).
• Proficient in Cerner charting system.

• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.