Alicia Finch
Surfside Beach,SC
Summary
Enhanced experience in various settings with management and patient care of all ages, including pediatrics.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Beachside Home Services
Myrtle Beach, SC
05.2019 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC05.2012
Skills
- Ethically based interpersonal relations
- Analytical leadership qualities
- Complex Innovative Problem-Solving Skills
- Compassionate patient and family advocacy
- Detail oriented care planning
- Proficient in time optimization
Timeline
RN
Beachside Home Services
05.2019 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College