Alicia Foster
Summary
Experience nurse moving to Southern California the end of June. 2024.
Registered Nurse with over 17 years experience working in an urgent/emergent, high patient volume setting, focusing on high acuity, complex medical history patients. A dynamic former Cardiology, Oncology, Pediatric and Emergency Room Nurse, bringing a combined 24 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Expert multi-tasker, capable of prioritizing clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced Urgent Care settings and outpatient clinical settings alike. Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and families.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Urgent Care Clinic
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse, Cardiology Clinic
Kaiser Permanente Of Washington
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses for Cardiac Echocardiograms.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Improved client engagement with care planning and exceptional customer service
- Facilitated orientation, competencies and skills validation processes for Clinical Nurse Coordinator.
- Educated team members, patients and family members on care plans, medication regimes and protocols
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment
- Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment
- Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to cancer patients in Oncology department
Clinical Staff Nurse
Woodinville Pediatrics
5 2017 - 11.2017
- Measured and recorded weight, height, body temperature and blood pressure for average of 15-20 patients per day.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Updated patient charts using Centricity with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Emergency Room Nurse
Skagit Valley Hospital
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Assisted Physician's diagnosis and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Emergency Room Nurse
Swedish Hospital/Edmonds
12.1999 - 05.2014
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Cared for patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Provided patient education.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
- Accurately preformed nursing interventions following hospital Policy and Procedure
- Practiced within scope of licensing following Nurse Care Act
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA06.2007
Skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Competent in physical assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Strategic decision-making
- EPIC competency
- Critical care
- Acute care expertise
Certification
- Registered Nurse - State of Washington # RN00172387 Compact State license
- Registered Nurse-California # 95055672 waiting to update
- BLS certified through American Heart Association exp. 8/2024
- ACLS Certified through the American Heart Association will renew upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse Urgent Care Clinic
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiology Clinic
Kaiser Permanente Of Washington
02.2021 - 09.2022
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
07.2019 - 12.2020
Emergency Room Nurse
Skagit Valley Hospital
07.2015 - 02.2017
Emergency Room Nurse
Swedish Hospital/Edmonds
12.1999 - 05.2014
Clinical Staff Nurse
Woodinville Pediatrics
5 2017 - 11.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Whatcom Community College
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