Alissa Suarez
Burleson,TX
Summary
Professional nurse with a strong clinical background. Skilled in assessing patient care needs, coordinating treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Known for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and driving results in dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable and adaptive, with focus on quality outcomes and patient advocacy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Postpartum
John Peter Smith Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- · Assessed patients, created individualized care plans, and recognized acute changes promptly.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, and monitored responses to reduce adverse outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit as an alternate team leader through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Ensured accuracy in patient charting by meticulously documenting all vital information, observations, and interventions through the EPIC EMR system.
Medical-Surgical RN
John Peter Smith Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on disease processes, treatment options, self-care techniques, and medications to promote informed decision making.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- ·Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjusted the plan of care as needed to ensure patient safety.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
Patient Safety Assistant
John Peter Smith Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care activities, ensuring complete documentation and compliance with facility policies.
- Promoted effective communication among healthcare team members, fostering a culture of patient safety and accountability.
Sales Associate
Tj Maxx Dept Store
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Maintained accurate cash balances by diligently counting currency, checks, and other negotiable instruments.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently processing cash transactions and providing prompt service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX10-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05-2021
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Microsoft proficiency (word, excel, outlook, Teams)
Timeline
RN, Postpartum
John Peter Smith Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Medical-Surgical RN
John Peter Smith Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2023
Patient Safety Assistant
John Peter Smith Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
Tj Maxx Dept Store
08.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
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