ALYSSA LOVE
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct 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. Reinforced leadership skills by fulfilling charge nurse role for a 4-year timespan.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Palms Behavioral Health
2022.08 - Current
- Alternate House Supervisor role
- 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
- Prevented escalation of psychiatric crises by recognizing early warning signs and intervening promptly with appropriate de-escalation techniques
Registered Nurse
East Hidalgo Detention Facility
2022.02 - 2022.08
- Provided direct patient care to over 3,000 inmates
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Managed emergency situations effectively, performing life-saving interventions as necessary
- Reduced incidents of self-harm among inmates by providing mental health support and crisis intervention services
- Increased patient satisfaction through empathetic listening and addressing inmate concerns in a timely manner
RN Case Manager and Clinical Supervisor
Aveanna Healthcare
2021.10 - 2022.02
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Performed supervised visits to assess compliance with the plan of care
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process
Registered Nurse
El Valle Detention Facility
2018.10 - 2021.10
- Promoted a therapeutic environment to ensure detainees were treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner
- Was selected to serve as shift leader and effectively assigned daily tasks to RNs and LVNs to ensure a smooth and effective operating unit according to protocol
- Highly efficient and skilled in processing anywhere from 80-100 new detainees in a given day
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning medical history, medication management and mental health
- Conducted physical assessments on each detainee and referred to providers to help manage chronic diseases and mental health issues
Registered Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center
2017.09 - 2018.09
- Served as night shift charge nurse on a 12-bed psychiatric facility providing complete care for sub-acute psychiatric patients with extensive medical conditions while supervising nurses, sitters, and psych techs
- Administered PO and IM psychotropic medication as scheduled and as needed while monitoring patients for side effects
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance Health System
2017.02 - 2017.09
- Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric medical conditions of up to 20 patients per day
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks while remaining levelheaded and quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients and staff
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance, ER
2016.06 - 2017.02
- Highly proficient clinical skills: IV starts, pushes, drips, 12-lead EKG, cardiac monitors, Foley catheter insertions, transfusions, central line care, drawing blood, and defibrillation
- Exceptional communication skills aimed at calming distressed patients and families
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, intubation, and defibrillation during critical situations in the Emergency Department
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA05.2012
Skills
- Committed to delivering quality patient care
- Skilled in performing thorough patient assessments
- Proficient in computerized charting (Cerner, Sapphire, HCS)
- BLS certified, trained in CPI, SAMA and Aegis
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Palms Behavioral Health
2022.08 - Current
Registered Nurse
East Hidalgo Detention Facility
2022.02 - 2022.08
RN Case Manager and Clinical Supervisor
Aveanna Healthcare
2021.10 - 2022.02
Registered Nurse
El Valle Detention Facility
2018.10 - 2021.10
Registered Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center
2017.09 - 2018.09
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance Health System
2017.02 - 2017.09
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance, ER
2016.06 - 2017.02
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Geneva College
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