Alicia Curtis
Lake Wales,Florida
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with seven years of diverse experience in direct patient care and staff supervision. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Admissions Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
Davenport, FL
07.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Clinical RN
Winter Haven Baycare Hospital
Winter Haven, FL
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Cared for patients in oncology unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Helped patients feel comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
LPN
Watson Clinic
Lakeland, FL
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LPN
Spring Lake Rehab Center
Winter Haven, FL
12.2015 - 10.2018
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Closely monitored residents conditions and communicate changes to physician.
- Follow physicians orders.
- Perform daily assessments on skilled residents.
- Order medications and oversee the residents medication schedule.
LPN, Astoria Health &Rehab
Winter Haven, Fl
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Closely monitored residents conditions and communicate changes to physician.
- Follow physicians orders.
- Perform daily assessments on skilled residents.
- Order medications and oversee the residents medication schedule.
LPN, Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills
Lakeland, FL
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Follow physicians orders Supervise caregiver staff Perform monthly assessments on all residents Order medications and oversee the resident\'s medication schedule.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ12.2020
Diploma - undefined
Ridge Career Center
2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Lake Wales Senior High
2008
Skills
- Quick learner Problem solving
- Good judgment and decision making Highly dependable
- Ability to handle multiple projects Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of local medical care regulations
- Attention to detail
- Caregiver
- Catheterization
- Decision making
- Dependable
- Hospice
- Nursing
- Problem solving
- Quick learner
Accomplishments
- Well versed in communication effectively with patients and their families regarding the disease care and precautions Adept to administering medications and collecting blood, stool and urine samples for laboratory analysis Efficient in post-surgical patient monitoring and progress charting Knowledgeable of infection control, hygiene and sanitation protocols associated with hospital setting.
Certification
State License as a Practical Nurse in FL, PN5216711
BLS/CPR certification
IV Certification- Central and peripheral lines (Ridge Career Center 2014)
Timeline
Hospice Admissions Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
07.2021 - Current
Clinical RN
Winter Haven Baycare Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2021
LPN
Watson Clinic
10.2018 - 03.2021
LPN
Spring Lake Rehab Center
12.2015 - 10.2018
LPN, Astoria Health &Rehab
03.2015 - 10.2015
LPN, Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills
11.2014 - 03.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Diploma - undefined
Ridge Career Center
High School Diploma - undefined
Lake Wales Senior High