Alyssa Raymond
Mount Clemens,MI
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 2 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of open heart surgery and mechanical circulatory support. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- CVICU
Ascension St. John Hospital
Detroit, MI
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
- Received training and experience with post open heart surgery patients, cath lab procedures, impellas, balloon pumps, CRRT, and EKOS.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration, working closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
Registered Nurse- Step Down ICU
Ascension St. John Hospital
Detroit, MI
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed strong rapport with patients in the step-down unit, easing anxieties during transitions of care from intensive care units.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills to manage complex patients, including those requiring tracheostomy and ventilator support.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, provided wound care and monitored vital signs to deliver high standards of patient care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
Step Down / SICU Nurse Extern
Ascension St. John Hospital
Detroit, MI
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Continually improving knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Providing direct patient care, stabilized patients, and helped determine the next course of action.
- Implementing skills, including CPR initiation, ventilator monitoring, catheter and NG insertion, tracheotomy care, dressing changes, blood sample withdrawals via arterial line, EVD monitoring/adjusting, chest tube management and restraint auditing.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working across various clinical units based on staffing needs or volume fluctuations within the hospital setting.
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized nursing plans.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Clinton Township, MI03.2022
Skills
Critical Care Nursing
Open Heart Trained
Proficient in Impella Heart Pumps and IABP
Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
Clinical Judgement
Vasoactive Medication Administration
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Honest and Dependable
EKG Interpretation
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Additional Information
I am currently in the process of returning to school to receive my BSN with intention to further receive my MSN in the future.
Timeline
Registered Nurse- CVICU
Ascension St. John Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Step Down ICU
Ascension St. John Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2023
Step Down / SICU Nurse Extern
Ascension St. John Hospital
05.2021 - 03.2022
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College