Alicia Wheater
Rochester,NY
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with strong clinical skills and a proven ability to provide exceptional bedside care. Expertise includes managing pre-operative, post-operative, and sterile procedures, alongside effective documentation of patient conditions to support multidisciplinary teams in enhancing healthcare outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Unity Spine Center
Rochester, NY
11.2016 - Current
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides and sterilizers.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Triage
- Assisted in sterile fluoroscopy procedures.
- Epic trained.
Patient Care Technician
Rochester Regional Health System
Rochester, NY
04.2007 - 11.2016
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Received two Guardian Angel Awards.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing
Rochester11-2016
Bachelor of Science -
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY05-2012
Skills
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Pre-operative care
- Patient documention
- Infection control
- Clinical decision making
- Medical documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Post operative care
- Catheter care
- Medication administration
- Home healthcare
- Orthopedic nursing
- Triage management
- Patient hygiene assistance
Timeline
LPN
Unity Spine Center
11.2016 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Rochester Regional Health System
04.2007 - 11.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing
Bachelor of Science -
Roberts Wesleyan College