Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
ACTIVITIES
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ALYSSA HOGAN

Lubbock

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct pediatric patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Covenant Children's Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.

Nurse Tech

Baptist Saint Anthony’s Hospital
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Perform specialized patient care to diverse population including monitoring patients’ vitals and blood sugar levels throughout the day
  • Answer call lights promptly and help patients with their needs
  • Assist with patients discharge by removing intravenous injection and catheter and getting them ready to go home
  • Advocate patient care and prioritize patient safety on orthopedic or neurology floor
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living
  • Reposition patients and make sure they are comfortable
  • Chart patient information in Epic

The Garrison Geriatric Education and Care Center
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Obtained and monitored vital signs of patients including temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
  • Supported patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding according to their needs
  • Monitored patients under care conditions to assist with symptoms identification, treatment responses, and goal progress
  • Consistently checked patients’ weight and vital signs, and documented their intake and outtake information to maintain their stability
  • Delivered high-quality care to meet the needs of residents in assisted living facility
  • Engaged in fun group activities with patients, boosting their moods, improving overall memory, and providing light entertainment
  • Provided individualized patient care through patient observation, monitoring, treatment, and assessment
  • Addressed patient request for necessities such as personal comfort items including extra blankets
  • Rendered personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation for patients
  • Documented patient information and care activities in the electronic health record (EHR)
  • Cultivated a positive relationship with patients through therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening
  • Responded to call lights and ensured patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Amarillo, TX
12.2023

Skills

  • Vital Signs Taking and Monitoring
  • Clinical judgment
  • Basic life support
  • Wound care
  • Medication administration
  • EMR systems (Epic)
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Advocacy and compassion of pediatric patients
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Patient education
  • Continuing nursing education
  • Blood transfusion

Affiliations

Former Philanthropy Chair (Amarillo Chapter), Texas Nursing Student Association (2023)

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (expires 6-30-2027)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (expires 6-30-2027)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (expires 6-30-2027)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Covenant Children's Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Nurse Tech

Baptist Saint Anthony’s Hospital
04.2023 - 11.2023

The Garrison Geriatric Education and Care Center
08.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

ACTIVITIES

Alumni Member of Texas Tech High Riders