Alicia Bradley-Short
Marion,Iowa
Summary
To obtain a position in a challenging care setting where I can apply my nursing knowledge and skills while continuing to develop as a nurse.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Registered Nurse
Planned Parenthood
Iowa City, IA
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care.
- Monitored patient vitals, documented patient health history in electronic medical record and entered orders using NextGen.
- Educated patients on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and preventive measures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Registered Nurse
Radiant Complexions Dermatology
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Rooming patients and obtaining histories.
- Assisting with biopsies and excisions.
- Patient teaching, notifying patient of results and phone triage.
Clinic Nurse
Eastern Iowa Women’s Health Center
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Rooming and obtaining vitals, as well as history and initial assessment.
- Assisting with various gynecological procedures, including colposcopies and LEEP procedures.
- Completing and interpreting fetal non-stress tests.
- -Communicating between physicians and clients to provide collaborative care.
Birth Care Center- Labor/Postpartum Nurse
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
03.2014 - 01.2019
- Triaged, managed and cared for women in labor while providing fetal monitoring and assessment
- Administered prescribed medications, monitored vital signs and completed computer documentation
- Assisted physicians with delivery, examination and procedures. Circulated OR for c-sections.
- Provided postpartum care immediately after delivery and until discharge for mother and newborn. This included education, assessment, vital signs, fundal checks, breastfeeding support, pain control, emotional support
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
01.2009 - 03.2014
- Performed physical assessment and care of up to 7 acute patients at a time
- Worked one-on-one with physicians and other hospital staff to provide complete patient care
- Responsible for charge nurse duties, such as staffing, assignments, order entry and verification, and education.
Emergency Department Tech/Behavioral Health Tech
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
08.2006 - 01.2009
- Assisted with delegated tasks such as vitals, wound dressings, catheterizations, obtaining specimens, and transferring patients to admitting units while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
- Monitored psychiatric patients while in the emergency department.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa01.2008
Skills
- Clinical expertise, including vitals, medication administration, IVs and utilizing EHR
- Patient care, providing education, safety and compassion
- Critical thinking skills to provide best patient outcomes
- Team work
Qualifications
17+ years of nursing experience. Excellent at completing tasks thoroughly and efficiently. Self motivated, ready learner. Strong problem solving and decision making skills. High interpersonal skills at an individual and team level. Adjusts quickly and reacts positively to change. Possesses good work ethic.
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Clinic Registered Nurse
Planned Parenthood
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Radiant Complexions Dermatology
11.2021 - 05.2022
Clinic Nurse
Eastern Iowa Women’s Health Center
01.2019 - 11.2021
Birth Care Center- Labor/Postpartum Nurse
St. Luke’s Hospital
03.2014 - 01.2019
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
01.2009 - 03.2014
Emergency Department Tech/Behavioral Health Tech
St. Luke’s Hospital
08.2006 - 01.2009
Associate Degree - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College