Alyssa Flickema
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Detail-Oriented Registered Nurse with five years of diverse experience in direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership. My passion focuses on providing excellent customer service by building relationships, educating, and prioritizing workloads in highly regulated and diverse populations. As a valiant leader in the nursing profession, I bring transferable skills that can add value to any project or task at hand.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Clinic Registered Nurse
Avera Mckennan Health
05.2021 - Current
- Technology: Expert knowledge and skills to integrate the use of the electronic medical record and/or information management systems into the provision of nursing care
- Provides front line evaluation of patient condition presentation to ensure that any variance is brought to the attention of the appropriate clinician in a timely manner in accordance with established protocols.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- 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.
- Support clinical procedures by assisting the physician and patient in all needs.
- Enhance patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support.
Surgical Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Work independently on continued learning practices and educational efforts to stay up to date on fieldrelated practices and studies.
- Make quick on-the-spot decisions that put our patient's needs first, while remaining calm and professional.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Utilized and improved nursing processes and procedures to ensure safe patient care, while incorporating evidence-based standards for positive and effective outcomes.
- Through prioritization, organization and time management, delivered professional and effective nursing care.
- Remained flexible while working in a fast-paced environment where demand fell short.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Cardiac Student Nurse Student Intern
Sanford Health
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Polished prioritization, organization and time management skills for delivery of nursing care
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills while collaborating with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Assisted in the partnership between registered nurses and other student nurses to provide effective communication and quality care to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD12.2019
Skills
- Strategic Planner
- Critical Thinker
- Detail-Oriented
- Empathetic listener
- Persuasive speaker
- Adaptable
- Collaborator
- Continuous Improvement/Process
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Compassionate
- Educator
Leadership and Volunteer Experience
- Registered Nurse Preceptorship
- USD Nursing Chair Search Committee
- President & Treasurer of USD Student Nurses Association
- USD Nursing Student Senate Chair President
- Orientation Leader
- Leadstate Member
- VP of Volunteering - DECA
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - 12/2023
Timeline
Ambulatory Clinic Registered Nurse
Avera Mckennan Health
05.2021 - Current
Surgical Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
08.2020 - 05.2021
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
02.2020 - 03.2021
Cardiac Student Nurse Student Intern
Sanford Health
05.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Dakota