Alicia Rockwood
Webster,MA
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with many years of experience caring for patients within different areas of the hospital. . Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
Worcester, MA
06.2023 - Current
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
School Nurse
Worcester public schools
Worcester, MA
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
Maternity Nurse
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
Worcester, MA
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Monitored mothers and newborn babies during pregnancy and postpartum periods to quickly detect warning signs and treat complications.
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Enhanced newborn outcomes and promoted bonding by teaching new mothers how to breastfeed and care for infants.
Clinical Instructor
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
Worcester, MA
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
- Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.
- Taught students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform head to toe assessments.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Saint Vincent's Medical Center
Worcester, MA
02.2017 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
Worcester, MA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
LPN
Life Care Center
Auburn, MA
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH10-2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA12-2016
LPN - LPN
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA06-2012
Master of Science - MSN
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Medical assessment
- Unit Administration
- Care Planning
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Management
- [Software] use
- Wound Care
- Diabetes management
- Patient discharging
- Direct Patient Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Nursing Plan Development
- Patient Assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Physical assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
01.2022 - 04.2022
School Nurse
Worcester public schools
04.2021 - 10.2023
Maternity Nurse
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
08.2019 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
08.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Saint Vincent's Medical Center
02.2017 - 01.2021
LPN
Life Care Center
01.2013 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Quinsigamond Community College
LPN - LPN
Quinsigamond Community College
Master of Science - MSN
Walden University