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Alice(Alan) Archer

Portland

Summary

Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Avail Home Health, specializing in medication administration and emotional support. Proven ability to advocate for patient needs and ensure safety in high-pressure environments. Committed to fostering effective communication and delivering exceptional care to individuals with diverse needs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Family Resource Homecare
Portland
08.2024 - Current
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Youth Volunteer

Helen House
Ellensburg
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Attended training to learn program procedures and policies.
  • Developed professional relationships with youth, co-workers and fellow volunteers.
  • Set up and cleaned up after activities.
  • Supported children's activities by answering questions, explaining instructions, and helping individuals complete tasks.

Registered Nurse

Avail Home Health
Yakima
08.2011 - 02.2012
  • Noc shift nursing care for a 9-year-old ventilator-dependent child with intellectual disabilities.
  • Administerd Meds.
  • Provided enteral feedings.
  • Ensured the ventilator was functioning properly, and the client was receiving optimal oxygenation.
  • Provided ADL care to client.
  • Provided trachea care
  • Facilitated communication with family, agency, physician, and Ventilator specialists

Child Caregiver

My Son
Ellensburg
11.2009 - 01.2012

Cared for my 3 granddaughters

RN 2

Western State Hospital
Steilacoom
10.2007 - 07.2008
  • Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Performed physical examinations and assessments
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patient
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Telemetry RN

Harrison Hospital
Bremerton
03.2004 - 10.2007
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Read/interpreted tele strips
  • Provided cardio IV gtts such as nitro and K
  • Provided blood products

RN Supervisor

Methodist Medical Center
Houst
06.2002 - 04.2004
  • Supervised RN and LPN nurses on 20 bed diagnostic ward
  • Served as resource for floor nurses
  • communicated with physicians and other care provider's

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Regents School of Nursing
Albany, NY
09-1992

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Effective communication
  • Emotional support
  • Conflict resolution
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Mental health understanding
  • Disability support
  • Supportive personality
  • Clear communication

Timeline

Caregiver

Family Resource Homecare
08.2024 - Current

Youth Volunteer

Helen House
10.2023 - 07.2024

Registered Nurse

Avail Home Health
08.2011 - 02.2012

Child Caregiver

My Son
11.2009 - 01.2012

RN 2

Western State Hospital
10.2007 - 07.2008

Telemetry RN

Harrison Hospital
03.2004 - 10.2007

RN Supervisor

Methodist Medical Center
06.2002 - 04.2004

Associate of Science - Nursing

Regents School of Nursing