Alyssa Adkins
Royal Park Ln. Madison Heights,MI
Summary
Caring and compassionate Graduate Nurse, well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals, and medical terminology. Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to multiple patients, balanced with a high-volume task load. Successful in building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration, and health education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Michigan Medicine, MSSU, Medical Observation Unit
01.2022 - Current
- Assisting in activities of daily living, including bathing and bathroom hygiene care, ambulation, repositioning, and feeding.
- Promoted a safe healthcare environment with hourly rounding, providing documentation for 12 patients, and obtaining specifically ordered tasks, vitals signs, and specimen collection.
- Contributed to a positive experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies while maintaining comfort for patients and family members.
Patient Care Technician
Michigan Medicine, UH 6C, Pulmonary Medicine
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Delivered high-quality care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Education
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Rochester, MI05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Science & Psychology
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI05.2017
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Infection control & safety standards
- Electronic Charting
- Specimen Collection
- Feeding Tube Management
- Vital signs & blood glucose monitoring
- Tracheostomy, wound care, foley care, and NG insertion
Licenses & Certifications
- NCLEX Schedule Date: May 2024, Registered Nurse, MI
- AHA Basic Life Support, valid through January 2026
- Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Sept. 2023- Sept. 2026
- Substance Abuse & Narcan Trained, Oct. 2023 - present
- NAPPI/WELLE trained, Oct. 2018-present
Clinical Experience
January 2023-Present (672 hours)
- Pomeroy Living Skilled Rehabilitation: Fundamentals of Nursing
- Ascension Rochester: Behavior & Mental Health, Labor & Delivery
- Corewell/Beaumont: Medical-Surgical 1 (Royal Oak), Medical-Surgical 2 (Troy), Pediatrics (Royal Oak), Preceptorship - Medical Surgical/Hospice Care (Royal Oak)
- Oakland County Health Department: Community
References
- Dawn Blackwood, MHA, RN, CNML
Clinical Nurse Director, MM UH CVC Medical Short Stay Unit
dblackwo@med.umich.edu
(734) 936-3655
- Calie Porembiak, MSN, RN
Clinical Nurse Supervisor, MM UH CVC Medical Short Stay Unit
thompsce@med.umich.edu
(734) 232-6148
- Siobhan Durand, BSN, RN
Current co-worker/mentor, MM UH CVC Medical Short Stay Unit
(734) 837-7104
- Shannon Wade, BSN, RN
Clinical Capstone Preceptor, Corewell Royal Oak, 6 Center Medical-Surgical/Hospice Care
(586) 822-3818
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Michigan Medicine, MSSU, Medical Observation Unit
01.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Michigan Medicine, UH 6C, Pulmonary Medicine
06.2018 - 12.2021
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science & Psychology
Marygrove College
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