Alexis Mertz
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills to develop professional relationships with patients and families. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse II, Pediatric ICU
UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Provided dedicated and direct care to critically ill pediatric patients in the ICU setting
- Managed and coordinated care for critically ill patients in a fast-paced ICU setting
- Coordinated patient care and treatment plans in a pediatric healthcare setting
- Administered medications, injections, and IV therapy as prescribed
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans
- Managed emergency situations and provided immediate care to pediatric patients
- Monitored and evaluated patient's vital signs and responded to emergency situations in the ICU
- Implemented and maintained infection control protocols in a pediatric healthcare environment
- Participated in training programs and workshops to enhance pediatric nursing skills and knowledge
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including ventilator management and medication administration
- Assessed and monitored patients' conditions and communicated with healthcare team
- Participated in quality improvement projects to enhance patient care outcomes in the ICU
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient assessments and interventions in the ICU
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations, including cardiac arrests and rapid response calls
- Developed strong assessment and critical thinking skills in a fast-paced environment
- Managed and coordinated complex medical care for pediatric patients with a variety of conditions
- Administered medications, treatments, and interventions according to physician orders and established protocols
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment for pediatric patients and their families
- Maintained professional relationships with patients, families, and colleagues to support the healing process.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members throughout the process.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of complex medical conditions, facilitating timely interventions to prevent complications.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
Nurse Extern, Patient Care Tech, Neuro ICU
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted with patient's activities of daily living and promoted patient's wellbeing
- Implemented safety measures, reported patient updates to nursing staff, and coordinated care to provide cohesive and quality patient care
Nurse Internship
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Shadowed and collaborated with RNs in several specialties (Mother baby, MICU, Supportive and Palliative Care, Neuro Surgical)
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12.2022
Skills
- Pediatric intensive critical care
- Resource Utilization
- Ethical Practice
- Emergency Interventions
- Problem-Solving
- Medication Administration
- Clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Monitoring
- Documentation And Reporting
- Adaptable and Flexible
Certification
- California RN License, 95323885, 11/2024
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers (CPR & AED), 10/2024
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 06/2025
- CRRT trained on the Prismaflex, PrisMax and Nxt Stage Machines
- Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program, 03/2023—03/2024
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II, Pediatric ICU
UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern, Patient Care Tech, Neuro ICU
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
08.2022 - 11.2022
Nurse Internship
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
05.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University
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