Alexis Parsons BSN, RN
Charleston,WV
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified Surgical ICU Registered Nurse of 2 years offering exceptional clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Uses nursing processes effectively to assess, plan and deliver quality patient care. Highly observant, personable, and driven. Detail oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
Charleston, WV
02.2022 - Current
- Assess patient's condition and manage complex medical and surgical diagnoses.
- Provided care for critically ill patients in an ICU setting, including monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
- Performed advanced assessments of patients to determine their response to treatments.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Manage ventilators and other respiratory support devices as needed such as high flow nasal cannula, Bipap, Optiflow, tracheostomy collars.
- Educate family members on proper home care techniques after discharge from the hospital.
- Document patient progress notes, changes in condition, and treatment administered accurately and in a timely manner.
- Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations while ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills with both staff members and families regarding changes in condition or treatments being implemented for each patient.
- Participate in multidisciplinary conferences regarding difficult cases or new developments in technology or procedures relevant to Surgical ICU nursing practice.
- Evaluate patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Fulfill Nurse Preceptor Role by teaching Nurse Externs, Nursing Students, and Nurse Residents.
- Manage ventilators,, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, vigileo, and any other invasive lines.
- Draw and interpret both venous and arterial lab work.
- Participated in educational activities such as continuing education courses or seminars.
- Initiate referrals for additional services when indicated.
- Manage PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Mentor new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Admission and management of general surgery (Ex-lap, colon resection, cholecystectomy, I&D of necrotizing fasciitis, whipple, etc.) patients in the direct post-operaticve period.
- Admission and Management of vascular surgery (lysis, AAA repair, AKA, BKA) patients in the direct post-operative period.
- Admission and management of thoracic/esophageal surgery (esophagectomy, VATS, creation of esophagostomy) patients into the ICU in the direct post-operative period.
- Admission of cardiac patients directly from the cardiac catheterization lab into the ICU in the direct post-operative period.
- Management of arterial and venous sheaths, as well as competencies to remove them.
- Admission and management of direct post-operative patients from the CDL after drain placement, stent placement, IVC filter placement.
- Management of chest tubes as well as competencies to remove them.
Student Nurse Extern, Oncology
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
Charleston, WV
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
- Assisted with patient admission process, including obtaining vital signs and medical history.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as taking blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information according to policies and procedures.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations in accordance with established protocols.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices by adhering to safety guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Practiced effective time management while prioritizing tasks based on urgency.
- Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty.
- Completed clinical work in different units such as ICU, step-down, pediatrics, and ER to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University
Morgantown12-2021
Skills
- Titrating Vasoactive Medications
- Ventilator Management
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Monitoring Hemodynamics
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Swan Ganz Catheters
- Abtheras
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Management of critical patients post-operatively from General Surgery
- Management of critical patients post-operatively from Vascular Surgery
- Management of critical patients post-operatively from Thoracic/Esophageal Surgery
- Cardiac Catheterization recovery
- Management/Removal of Chest Tubes
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Compassionate Care
- Multitasking
Anesthesia-Related Experience
- 36 Hours of CRNA shadowing experience between both CAMC Memorial Hospital and CAMC General Hospital with Chelsie Hager, CRNA and Amy Mareske, CRNA.
- Titration of sedative medications such as Fentanyl, Propofol, Precedex, Ketamine, and Versed.
- Titration of a paralytic medication drip
- Train of 4 monitoring
- Sedline/ BIS monitoring
- Care of patients requiring ventilator support
- Ventilator Management
- Administration of IV push moderate sedation drugs during bedside procedures such as a Bronchoscopy and an esophagogasttroduodenoscopy (EGD).
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Student Nurse Extern, Oncology
Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc.
07.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University