Alycia Chapman
Twinsburg,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated and Compassionate Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience in Medical- Surgical nursing, 4 years of experience in supervision. Proficient in providing high quality patient care, managing acute and chronic conditions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Skilled in patient education, medication administration, and critical thinking under pressure. Committed to patient advocacy and Improving healthcare outcomes. Adept at managing complex patient cases and emergencies, as demonstrated at many facilities, I excel in clinical judgment and patient assessment. My compassionate approach, combined with expertise in IV therapy and medication administration, ensures high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Achievements include leading successful health promotion initiatives and advancing nursing informatics to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
Heights Care & Rehab Center
Broadview Heights, OH
12.2024 - Current
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Counseled patients regarding health maintenance, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, and self-care skills related to their diagnosis.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
- Assessed patient's medical needs to develop and implement care plans.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
RN, Emergency Department
MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures and provided post-operative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while following established nursing standards of care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to inform decisions related to patient care management.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Managed medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, IV pumps.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and families during stressful situations.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
Psych & Detox Registered Nurse (RN)/Shift Supervisor
Windsor Laurelwood Hospital
Willoughby, Ohio
11.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Ensure timely observation and intervention by medical professionals when necessary.
- Facilitated client awareness of psychological concerns and treatment options.
- Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
Registered Nurse Supervisor (RN)
Avenue of Aurora
Aurora, Ohio
08.2020 - Current
- Assess changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, test results, and patient response to medication and treatments
- Ensuring quality of care by developing interpreting hospital and nursing divisions philosophies and standards of care, resolving patients' needs by using multidisciplinary team strategies
- Promotes patient independence by establishing patient goals, teaching in counseling patients, friends, and family to reinforce their understanding of disease, medications, and self-care skills
- Identify patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
- Maintain documentation of patient care by auditing patient and department records, Review nursing supplies inventory by studying usage reports, anticipating needed supplies, and medications
License Practical Nurse (LPN)
Alliance healthcare solutions
Independence, Ohio
12.2019 - Current
- Adapts to working in various high functioning facilities as well as rehab, skilled, assisted living and clinics
- Administration of COVID-19 vaccinations for nine months, educating and teaching patients signs and symptoms of the disease and as well as side effects of the vaccination
- Assess changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, test results, and patient response to medication and treatments
- Provide basic treatment for patients, including dressing wounds, treating bed sores, enemas, attaching catheters, collecting specimens, tube feeding and specialty drains
License Practical Nurse (LPN)
Intelycare, Inc
Quincy, Massachusetts
11.2019 - Current
- Adapts to working in various high functioning facilities as well as rehab, skilled, assisted living and clinics
- Assess changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, test results, and patient response to medication and treatments
- Educate patients and their families on preventative care upon admission and discharge while adhering to prescribed treatments
- Provide basic treatment for patients, including dressing wounds, treating bed sores, enemas, attaching catheters, collecting specimens, tube feeding and specialty drains
- Assign and delegate duties to nursing team, coordinated with doctors to optimize care
License Practical Nurse (LPN)
Maplewood Senior Living
Twinsburg, Ohio
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Observe, assess, and manage patient care needs independently as the head nurse
- Implemented nursing practices to maintain a safe, secure, and comfortable environment while observing patient progress in response to their medical treatment
- Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and address any concerns with family, and interprofessional team
- Listen to patients and analyze their physical and emotional needs
LPN Unit Nightshift Manager
Canterbury of Twinsburg
Twinsburg, Ohio
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Applied effective critical thinking, decisive judgment, and communication skills to prioritize demands, resulting in accurate and timely completion of tasks and desirable outcomes
- Administered, monitored, and managed medications and intravenous medications; Evaluated paperwork for patient admission or discharge/transfer
- Observe patient status and kept detailed record during patient examinations to ensure quality of care, update physician on any new symptoms with patient’s and address any concerns with family, and interprofessional team
- Provide clear instructions followed by established guidelines to accurately delegate, record and preventing risk of critical errors
- Manage and care for patients with ventilators and tracheostomy tubes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
San Angelo, TX03-2025
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Nursing (R.N.)
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, Ohio05.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Hondros College of Nursing
Independence, Ohio10.2016
STNA Training Program -
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, Ohio10.2008
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Health promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Community health
- Nursing informatics
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring
- IV Therapy and Medication Administration
- Wound care and post-operative Management Risk Screening
- Behavioral Health Crisis Management
- Detox & Substance Withdrawal Management
- Mental Health Assessment & Suicide
Student Nurse Clinicals
- Chardon, Ohio, Behavioral Health-UH Geauga Medical Center, Spring 22
- Chardon, Ohio, Medical-Surgical- UH Geauga Medical Center, Spring 22
- Cleveland, Ohio, Labor & Delivery- MetroHealth Medical Center, Fall 21
- Cleveland, Ohio, Community Health- MetroHealth Broadway Center, Fall 21
- Cleveland, Ohio, Pediatrics- UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, Fall 21
- Virtual Simulation, Medical Surgical, Spring 21
- Cleveland, Ohio, Medical Surgical – MetroHealth Medical Center, Fall 20
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association
Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- Anticipated March 2025
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)- Crisis Prevention & De-escalation Techniques
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
Heights Care & Rehab Center
12.2024 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
MetroHealth Medical Center
08.2024 - 11.2024
Psych & Detox Registered Nurse (RN)/Shift Supervisor
Windsor Laurelwood Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor (RN)
Avenue of Aurora
08.2020 - Current
License Practical Nurse (LPN)
Alliance healthcare solutions
12.2019 - Current
License Practical Nurse (LPN)
Intelycare, Inc
11.2019 - Current
License Practical Nurse (LPN)
Maplewood Senior Living
11.2019 - 08.2021
LPN Unit Nightshift Manager
Canterbury of Twinsburg
05.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Nursing (R.N.)
Lakeland Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Hondros College of Nursing
STNA Training Program -
Cuyahoga Community College