Alyssa Ernst
La Motte,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Skilled Unit
Stonehill Communities
08.2024 - Current
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Skilled Unit
Stonehill Communities
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Academic Peer Tutor
Hawkeye Community College
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Developed valuable problem-solving strategies with peers to provide assistance in understanding difficult concepts.
- Helped peers build self-confidence and motivation by providing positive reinforcement and feedback.
Resident Assistant
CedarStone Senior Living
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stonehill Communities
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA05.2024
Skills
- Active listening
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Relations
- Compassionate
- Collaboration
- Patient-Focused Care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse License - P65951
- Registered Nurse License - 181092
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Skilled Unit
Stonehill Communities
08.2024 - Current
Academic Peer Tutor
Hawkeye Community College
08.2023 - 05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse, Skilled Unit
Stonehill Communities
06.2023 - 08.2024
Resident Assistant
CedarStone Senior Living
10.2022 - 10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stonehill Communities
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Licensed Practical Nurse License - P65951
- Registered Nurse License - 181092
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
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