Alyssa Walters
1642 Washington Rd, Apollo,PA
Summary
Hardworking staff nurse well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs well in stressful and crisis situations. Interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC East, General Surgery Unit
Monroeville, PA
11.2021 - Current
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Advanced Patient Care Technician
UPMC East, General Surgery Unit
Monroeville, PA
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Promoted intravenous therapies by placing catheters and adhering to protocol and procedure.
Server
Kings Family Restaurants
New Kensington, PA
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
- Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders, and respond to service questions.
- Partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
- Met or exceeded sale targets on consistent basis with proactive promotional strategies.
Education
Nursing Diploma -
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA12.2020
High School Diploma -
Burrell High School
05.2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Charting and documentation
- Phlebotomy and IV insertion
- Cardiac monitoring
- HIPAA and confidentiality
- Building trust and rapport
Certification
Registered Nursing (RN) License
- License Number: RN749940
- Issuing Organization: Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
- ID: 235417121680
- Issuing Organization: American Heart Association
- Expiration: May 2025
Timeline
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC East, General Surgery Unit
11.2021 - Current
Advanced Patient Care Technician
UPMC East, General Surgery Unit
02.2021 - 11.2021
Server
Kings Family Restaurants
04.2018 - 06.2020
Nursing Diploma -
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Burrell High School
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