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Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Alyssa Monroe

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional prepared for critical care responsibilities. Strong background in patient assessment, emergency response, and advanced life support. Proven track record in team collaboration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Reliable, adaptable, and highly skilled in patient care, with focus on effective communication and quick decision-making.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

AHN West Penn Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient care procedures and daily activities to ensure comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and recorded patient information accurately in electronic health records.
  • Obtained bladder scans, ekgs, and blood glucose levels
  • Adapted to work flow on many different units
  • Assisted patients who were high safety risks by being a patient companion
  • Trained new staff on proper patient care techniques and hospital protocols for enhanced team performance.

Registered Nurse

AHN West Penn Hospital
05.2022 - Current
  • Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patients' vital signs in critical care settings.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, enhancing understanding of critical care processes.
  • Utilized advanced monitoring equipment and EMR systems to track patient progress and document interventions.
  • Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary to optimize recovery outcomes.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
  • Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing complications related to ventilator use, central line infections, and pressure ulcers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kent State University
Kent, OH
12.2021

Skills

  • Vascular Ultrasound
  • Precepting
  • Charge Nurse
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
  • Intra- Aortic Balloon Pump

Certification

Basic Life Support - Expires March 2027

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- Expires Sept. 2026

Timeline

Registered Nurse

AHN West Penn Hospital
05.2022 - Current

Patient Care Technician

AHN West Penn Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kent State University

Councils

Nursing Quality & Clinical Practice Council

  • Member Sept 2023
  • Co- Chair June 2025- Current

PCT Committee 2024- Current

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