Alyssa Marcum
London,KY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with Pediatric Intensive Care experience caring for infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic medical conditions. Experienced in pediatric assessment, emergency response, chronic disease management, and family education. Seeking to bring pediatric expertise and compassionate care to a school nursing role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric ICU Nurse
Golisano Children's Hospital at UK
Lexington, KY
01.2026 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in a high-acuity pediatric intensive care unit.
- Conduct comprehensive pediatric assessments and lead response to Code Blue and Rapid Response emergencies, ensuring timely and effective care.
- Provide specialized care for patients with diabetes, seizure disorders, respiratory illnesses, and other acute and chronic conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Oversee management of central lines, arterial lines, tracheostomies, and G-tubes, ensuring safe administration of specialized therapies.
Clinical Nurse Extern
Saint Joesph
Lexington, KY
08.2023 - 01.2026
- Assisted with care of post-operative cardiothoracic patients in a high-acuity environment.
- Performed sterile dressing changes, blood glucose monitoring, telemetry, and post-operative ambulation.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to provide safe, compassionate patient care.
Nursing Assistant
Saint Joesph
Lexington
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided direct patient care in cardiac step-down and women’s health units.
- Supported activities of daily living, monitored vital signs, facilitated mobility, and ensured patient safety.
- Fostered trusting relationships with patients and families through compassionate, patient-centered care, enhancing overall patient experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY 08.2021 - 12.2025
Skills
- Pediatric assessments
- Compassionate communication
- Child development
- Diabetes management
- Pediatric CPR
- Seizure management
- Asthma management
- Developmental screening
- Advanced cardiac life support
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Kentucky
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Timeline
Pediatric ICU Nurse
Golisano Children's Hospital at UK
01.2026 - Current
Clinical Nurse Extern
Saint Joesph
08.2023 - 01.2026
Nursing Assistant
Saint Joesph
08.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
08.2021 - 12.2025