Alix Wilson
Lake City,Florida
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
07.2022 - Current
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
VA Medical Center
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Charge Nurse
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lake City Medical Center
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
North Florida Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL04.2017
Associate of Arts - Music
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL04.2012
Skills
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Patient advocacy
- Ultrasound Guided IVs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Policy Updates
Additional Information
Accomplishments achieved since starting new role in the Clinical Contact Center.
- Charge nurse for Team East 5
- Preceptor (8 nurses)
- Caller in Crisis Champion
- Completed VASP Program
- Ongoing data and quality study presented to leadership. (40 person data collection study)
- Presented education to staff on benefits of keeping active in sedentary job. (Sitting Disease Powerpoint)
- Presented educational powerpoint on benefits of tele-work and how the clinical contact center impacts our veterans lives.
- Participates in Journal club, nurses week festivities, and educational opportunities.
As a new nurse, I was enrolled into a program called StaRN. This program was a didactic and clinical based preceptor-ship that aloud for me to learn specific skills that are required of an emergency room nurse prior to entering the department. In the didactic portion of the program I acquired many certifications. I also trained in simulations with my co-workers and was taught how to recognize when a patient is critically ill.
During my time at North Florida Regional, I was able to take care of very sick patients. This hospital is known for being a comprehensive stroke center. I took care of vented patients, stroke and stemi patients, Baker Acts, Laboring patients and many more. I have been involved in codes and in trauma alerts. I became a preceptor during this time (11/18-01/19). It was a pleasure to be able to help guide a new nurse into the emergency department with the knowledge and experience that I have.
- I have performed in-services on emergency equipment such as the EV-1000 to my colleagues and have also been involved in evidence based studies within my department.
- I performed research on blood culture contamination and educated staff on proper techniques for obtaining blood culture specimens.
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2017-present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2016-present
- Registered Nurse in FL- RN 9460442
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
VA Medical Center
04.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lake City Medical Center
12.2018 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
North Florida Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - 04.2019
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Associate of Arts - Music
Santa Fe College