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Alicia Seruya

Jonesboro,AR

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Work History

RN Hospice Case Manager

St. Bernards Medical Center
Jonesboro, AR
04.2016 - Current
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
  • Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.

RN Staff Nurse

St. Bernards Medical Center
Jonesboro, AR
01.1998 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
  • Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

LPN

St.Bernards Medical Center
Jonesboro, AR
01.1996 - 06.1997
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.

LPN

Skillcare Nursing Center
Jonesboro, AR
07.1995 - 01.1996
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
12.2003

LPN Certificate - Nursing

Gateway Technical College
Batesville, AR
06.1995

Skills

  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Medical Assessments
  • Hospice Education
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Delegation and Motivation

Timeline

RN Hospice Case Manager

St. Bernards Medical Center
04.2016 - Current

RN Staff Nurse

St. Bernards Medical Center
01.1998 - Current

LPN

St.Bernards Medical Center
01.1996 - 06.1997

LPN

Skillcare Nursing Center
07.1995 - 01.1996

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Arkansas State University

LPN Certificate - Nursing

Gateway Technical College

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