ALICIA ATKINSON
Perth Amboy,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated healthcare professional experienced in diverse healthcare settings. Well-versed in providing patient-centered care, developing care plans, and delivering quality patient care in accordance with physician orders. Proven track record of success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center
Perth Amboy, NEW JERSEY
03.2017 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center
US
09.2009 - 03.2024
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution.
- Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.
- Reported changes in patient status to nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Monitored patient condition and reported changes to the nursing staff.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols.
- Provided direct patient care to patients with chronic illnesses or disabilities under the supervision of a registered nurse or other healthcare professional.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2026
GRADUATE NURSE DIPLOMA - undefined
JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. & Dorothy A. Snyder School of Nursing
NJ12.2023
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE - undefined
Union County College
NJ12.2023
Skills
- Documentation and charting
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Wound care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care planning
- EPIC system
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Intravenous therapy
- Clinical judgment
- IV setup
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Health care Providers (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center
03.2017 - Current
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center
09.2009 - 03.2024
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE - undefined
Union County College
GRADUATE NURSE DIPLOMA - undefined
JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. & Dorothy A. Snyder School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University