Alicia Powell
Florence
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with 12 years experience in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Excellent interpersonal skills, work well with other members of the healthcare team to deliver exceptional patient care. Ethical and professional in delivering care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CoreCivic- Saguaro
02.2022 - Current
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each inmate.
- Prevented potential health crises by conducting thorough screenings during intake processes for new inmates.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care while maintaining professional boundaries and upholding ethical standards within the prison setting.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Evaluated and updated nursing practices in accordance with evidence-based best practices, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced incidences of medical errors within the facility.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Contributed to improved healthcare services by participating in ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor to new nursing staff members, contributing to their professional growth and development within the specialized field of correctional nursing.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Supported mental health needs of inmates by identifying at-risk individuals and coordinating appropriate referrals to psychiatric professionals when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Medpro Staffing (Sage Memorial Hospital)
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments and evaluating outcomes.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects, as necessary.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored patients in the Preoperative, intraoperative and Postoperative Stage, conducting continuous assessments and evaluation.
- In collaboration with other members of the medical team administered emergency treatment to patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southern Regional Health Authority
07.2013 - 11.2020
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica11.2012
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Screening
- Unit Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Tracheostomy Care
- Critical Thinking
- Seizure Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- OR and ER Experience
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Medication and IV Administration
- Nasogastric tube placement
- Wound care and management
- Hearing Screenings
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Foley Catheter insertion and Care
- Infant CPR Certified
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Saline Lock insertion
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification [2022 to present]
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification [2022 to present]
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [2022 to present]
Education and Training
other
Reading, cycling
In my spear time I enjoy reading and cycling. Both hobbies are beneficial for physical and mental well-being, which is important in field of work.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CoreCivic- Saguaro
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medpro Staffing (Sage Memorial Hospital)
12.2020 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southern Regional Health Authority
07.2013 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The West Indies
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