Alyssa Winchel
Sparta,WI
Summary
Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 3 year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Certified in BLS and ACLS. Kind and compassionate nurse. Knowledgeable with Epic charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven nurse.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mayo Clinic Health System
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Use of EPIC.
- Safe and timely medication administration to patients.
- IV, oral, PEG, central line, PICC, midline drug administration and management.
- Outpatient infusions.
- Monitoring patient vitals and pain levels
- Time management.
- Charge RN on medical surgical/ TCU in Sparta.
- Foley catheter insertion and management.
- Rectal tube insertion and management.
- Blood administration and monitoring.
- IV insulin drip.
- IV heparin drip and management.
- Wound vac installation and management.
- Would care, monitoring, and management.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Wisconsin Technical College
La Crosse, WI12.2020
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Acute care
- Transition care
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- EMR / EHR
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- BLS/ACLS
- Patient Education
- Professionalism
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
Basic Life Support
Advanced Critical Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mayo Clinic Health System
03.2021 - 01.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Wisconsin Technical College