Alyssa Anding-Graves
Carson,MS
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Kings Daughter Medical Center, excelling in patient care and education. Proven ability in medication administration and vital signs monitoring, while fostering strong therapeutic relationships. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through quality improvement and effective communication within interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Registered Nurse
Bridging Community With Healthcare
Brookhaven, MS
09.2021 - Current
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients through empathy, cultural sensitivity, and open communication channels that foster trust.
- Facilitated continuity of care by effectively communicating with primary healthcare providers regarding pertinent clinical findings and collaborating on optimal treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of each patient.
- Enhanced the efficiency of the clinic by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, streamlining workflows, and optimizing resource allocation.
- Utilized evidence-based assessment tools to accurately identify patients'' needs and develop appropriate interventions that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping while minimizing time spent on paperwork, allowing for increased focus on direct patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Kings Daughter Medical Center
Brookhaven, MS
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center
McComb, MS
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Copiah Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS05-2018
High School Diploma -
Brookhaven High School
Brookhaven, MS05-2015
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Preoperative care
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
- Diabetes management
- Diagnostic testing
- Home care coordination
- Postoperative care
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Compassionate communication
- Patient charting
- Immunization administration
- Medication administration
- Medical terminology
- File management
- Intake assessments
- Discharge planning
- Clinic scheduling
- Samples control
- Nursing care
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- CPR certification
- Patient and family advocacy
- Electronic health records
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- Tuberculosis Surveillance Training - expires 2029
- BLS
Additional Information
Additional references:
Jodie Sartin, FNP-C- Current NP: 6017572970
Pam Hughes-Former Instructor: 6016696446
Timeline
Clinic Registered Nurse
Bridging Community With Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kings Daughter Medical Center
09.2018 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center
03.2018 - 09.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Copiah Lincoln Community College
High School Diploma -
Brookhaven High School