Alicia Westgate
Chase City,VA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Centra Health, adept in critical care and team coordination. Excelled in delivering cost-effective, quality-driven care, and leading nursing teams with a focus on improving patient outcomes. Skilled in medication and IV administration, demonstrating exceptional patient management and leadership abilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
10.2022 - Current
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare Staffing Agency
12.2001 - 10.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
VCU Community Memorial Hosptial
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southside Community College
Keysville, VA06.2020
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Mobility Assistance
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient Management
- Team Coordination
- Medication and IV administration
- Staff Supervision
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIICHS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
VCU Community Memorial Hosptial
06.2020 - 03.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare Staffing Agency
12.2001 - 10.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southside Community College
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIICHS
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