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Alicia Palumbo

Brandon,FL

Summary

Nice to paper-meet you! I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. I currently work in the Pediatric side of the HCA Brandon ER. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. When I am not working or in class - I enjoy pilates, walks in the sunshine, and cuddling with my cats and husband!

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

REGISTERED NURSE

HCA Brandon - Emergency Department, Pediatric Emergency Department
06.2025 - Current
  • Delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced emergency department, ensuring efficient patient flow from triage through discharge or admission.
  • Performs rapid triage assessments, patient screening, and preparation for examinations to prioritize care based on acuity levels.
  • Administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols.
  • Coordinates with diagnostic testing, admissions, and interdisciplinary care to support timely and effective treatment outcomes.
  • Educates patients and families on medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care to promote recovery and prevent complications.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, including documentation of assessments, interventions, and test results.
  • Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure service excellence and optimal patient outcomes.
  • Utilizes strong critical thinking and communication skills to respond effectively in emergency situations.

REGISTERED NURSE

Lake Norman Regional Hospital - Emergency Department
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Triaging: Prioritizing patients based on the urgency of their needs. Completing rapid, primary and ongoing assessments.
  • Stabilizing: Working with other staff to stabilize patients until they are seen by a doctor or physician’s assistant.
  • Resigned due to relocation

NANNY

Private Home
03.2021 - 08.2024
  • Provides professional and passionate child care to families by looking after children in order to provide family structural support.
  • Providing holistic care of children ages 5 weeks up to 13 years old, while in the home and public setting.
  • Preparing meals, light cleaning and disinfecting, and hygiene care.
  • Child educational activities.
  • Bottle feeding, swaddling, burping, and diaper changing.

BIRTH DOULA

Self-employeed
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Provides pregnant women with emotional, physical, and informational support to new and expectant parents before, during, and after birth. Their goal is to help families have a safe, healthy, and positive labor experience.
  • Education on the physiological, spiritual and emotional aspects of the perinatal process
  • Assistance with latching and bonding
  • Non-pharmacological therapeutic techniques
  • Positive and open communication
  • Holistic support of the family

Birthing locations included hospital, birth center and home settings.

SAILOR/MASTER-AT-ARMS SECOND CLASS

U.S. Navy
09.2015 - 11.2021
  • Anti-terrorism and force protection
  • Emergency / First Responder on multiple military installations globally
  • Security
  • Effectively lead teams of 100+ sailors as a Chief of the Guard, receiving 3 Navy and Marine Crops Achievement Medals
  • Law enforcement
  • Weapons handling and accountability
  • Fast-paced and stressful environment

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing -

NORTH-WEST COLLEGE
SAN DIEGO
08-2024

Advanced Practice Nursing - RN - MSN

CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
09-2026

Certification

  • Florida RN #RN9694232
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC
  • CPI
  • NIHSS Groups A & B

Timeline

REGISTERED NURSE

HCA Brandon - Emergency Department, Pediatric Emergency Department
06.2025 - Current

REGISTERED NURSE

Lake Norman Regional Hospital - Emergency Department
10.2024 - 03.2025

BIRTH DOULA

Self-employeed
05.2022 - 11.2023

NANNY

Private Home
03.2021 - 08.2024

SAILOR/MASTER-AT-ARMS SECOND CLASS

U.S. Navy
09.2015 - 11.2021

Associate Degree in Nursing -

NORTH-WEST COLLEGE

Advanced Practice Nursing - RN - MSN

CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
Alicia Palumbo