ALEXIS ROESSLER
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Empathetic and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with a strong background in Progressive Care/ Step down nursing. Reliable team player, adaptable to changing healthcare needs, and committed to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the care of 4 acutely ill patients in a 20 bed Progressive Care Unit
- Experienced with care of patients involving tracheostomies, central lines, PIVs, IV pumps, G/J tubes, NG tubes, cardiac monitoring, foley catheters, PD catheters, heparin drips, insulin drips, anti-arrhythmics, narcotic analgesic, and PCA infusions
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status
- Advocate for patients who cannot speak for themselves in situations that require immediate action and act as a liaison between the patient, patient's family, providers, and other members of the healthcare team
Registered Nurse, Medical Step Down Unit
Duke University Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Responsible for the care of 3-4 acutely ill patients in a 32 bed Step-Down Unit
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Documented accurate and timely entries in the patient's medical record addressing all steps of the nursing process
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies
Certified Nursing Assistant
Physician's Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Certified Nursing Assistant on a 36 bed medical/surgical unit
- Provided high-quality nursing assistance by assessing vital signs, performing glucose checks, routine urinate and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, and bladder scans
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living such as toileting, bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Provided nursing assistance in the facility's COVID-19 unit
- Demonstrated clear communication skills with patient's families, nurses, and providers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Myers, FL01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Family and Child Sciences
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL01.2020
Skills
- Excellent patient care
- Strong clinical judgement
- Cardiac monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Step Down Unit
Duke University Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Physician's Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Family and Child Sciences
Florida State University
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
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