Alexis Turcotte
Ocala,FL
Summary
Compassionate RN with experience offering comprehensive patient care in a multiple healthcare environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Quality-focused and efficiency-driver leader.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Foxwood Freestanding ER
HCA Florida
06.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on self-care strategies upon discharge, reducing readmission rates for ER services.
- Improved ER efficiency by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to streamline processes and reduce wait times.
- Contributed to high-quality patient outcomes through the implementation of nursing interventions supported by a solid foundation in evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Collaborated with case management staff to coordinate comprehensive discharge plans for patients requiring follow-up care or additional support services upon leaving the ER setting.
- Managed critical patients with life-threatening conditions, prioritizing interventions to stabilize health status swiftly.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities aimed at enhancing clinical skills proficiency while staying current with industry advancements impacting emergency nursing practice standards.
- Conducted thorough triage assessments to prioritize patient needs effectively, directing appropriate resources expeditiously.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge in emergency medicine.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring safe and efficient execution of treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Care for patients of all ages ranging in severity, quickly and accurately using the ESI scale.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
SICU RN
UF Health Shands
02.2023 - Current
- Provide pre and post-operative care to high acuity organ transplant patients
- Continuous monitoring of hemodynamic stability through invasive and noninvasive techniques
- Provide communication to educate patients and families on current treatment plans, medications, and expected outcomes
- Initiate and manage CRRT treatment
- Precept and mentor new hire employees, providing orientation to unit specific skills and protocols
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds daily, providing valuable input on patients'' progress and updating care plans accordingly.
- Perform wound care on central lines, chest tubes, and surgical incisions with exquisite sterility
- Performed physical examinations of patients, analyzed medical histories, and coordinated with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans
- Assisted physicians in sterile field set up
- Assisted physicians by administering medications during emergent intubations
- Administering blood products in routine and emergent situations
- Accurately followed hospital policy and safety standards when administering cytotoxic medications.
- Provided education and support to parents and families during challenging times, promoting understanding of complex medical conditions and procedures.
PACU RN
The Surgery Center of Ocala
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Provide postoperative care to patients across a multitude of specialties including Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, and Gynecology
- Provided excellent nursing care to patients of all ages from infancy to adulthood.
- Served as a lead nurse in PACU, as a mentor and preceptor to new hires
- Including the management of a rotational assignment to ensure safe staffing ratios based on acuity
- Collaborated with upper administration on the utilization of step-down care after total joint surgery
- Recovering patients back to baseline status by successfully treating pain, titration oxygen requirements, and timely administration of post-op antibiotics
- Efficiently audit and review charts up to ACS standards, to include missing signatures, out-of-date H&P, missing orders, etc
- Thoroughly provide discharge instructions and education based on providers order
- Provided postoperative teaching on medication management, mobility restrictions, and home safety
- Managed an onsite pharmacy and re-ordering medications as needed. As well as record keeping of all stock, expiration dates, temperatures, humidity, and drug interactions
- Fulfilled the patients plan of care by completing 24 hour follow up calls
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to implement new procedures to ensure patient and visitor safety during X-Ray use.
Education
South University
12.2024
ASN -
Keiser University
12.2022
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- EHR/MAR Documentation
- Care Plan creation and utilization
- Mentorship & Precepting
- Team Coordination
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- CRRT
Affiliations
- AACN
Timeline
RN, Foxwood Freestanding ER
HCA Florida
06.2024 - Current
PACU RN
The Surgery Center of Ocala
08.2023 - 07.2024
SICU RN
UF Health Shands
02.2023 - Current
South University
ASN -
Keiser University