Alijah Stone
Flint
Summary
Proficient in caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing sinus faction, safety and wellness while serving patience of all backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Trauma/Med-Surg
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Central Maine Medical Center
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Pediatric Care
- Dialysis (Manual Exchanges)
Licensed Practical Nurse
Coos County Nursing Hospital
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Medical Assistant
North Country Medical And Wellness
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vermont Technical College
Randolph Center, VT05.2022
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Vermont Technical College
Randolph Center, VT05.2021
Certificate - Medical Assisting
White Mountains Community College
Berlin, NH05.2017
Skills
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Intramuscular Injections
- IV Administration
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Health Information Access
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Telemetry Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Trauma/Med-Surg
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Central Maine Medical Center
07.2022 - 04.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Coos County Nursing Hospital
10.2021 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant
North Country Medical And Wellness
11.2017 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vermont Technical College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Vermont Technical College
Certificate - Medical Assisting
White Mountains Community College