Alyssa Sells
Trenton,IL
Summary
I am seeking a position as an Assistant Nurse Manager in the Oncology specialty to further my nursing career. 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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital, Medical
01.2016 - Current
- Coordinated with multi-disciplinary team members according to patient's plan of care
- Provide patient care according to planned interventions attain patient's optimal level of wellness and documents according to policy.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Supervise Nurses and PCTs in rotating charge nurse role (up to~16 employees)
Registered Nurse
Siteman Cancer Center Washington University Shiloh
06.2023 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Student Nursing Tech
Christian Hospital
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Documented on up to 16 patients, helping with ADLs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Psychology
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Edwardsville, IL12.2015
Associates - Arts
Joliet Junior College (JJC)
Joliet, IL05.2013
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Training Staff
- Treatment Recommendations
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Decision-Making
- Compassionate and Caring
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of ~16 staff members in the healthcare setting.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses, PCTs, and agency RNs in procedures and policies to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Certification
ACLS Expires 2025
OCN Certification prep
March of Dimes Nominee 2023
Various Committee Member- CPC, UPC, EETF, Policy and procedure, Restraints, Patient safety, Patient and family education
Additional Information
Eager to learn and implement new ideas to better serve our nursing staff and patients.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Siteman Cancer Center Washington University Shiloh
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital, Medical
01.2016 - Current
Student Nursing Tech
Christian Hospital
03.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Psychology
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Associates - Arts
Joliet Junior College (JJC)
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