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Certification
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Alyssa Sue Norville

Horseheads,NY

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in critical care, post-anesthesia care and patient education. Proven ability to enhance recovery outcomes through effective pain management and clinical judgment. Skilled in triage, assessment, implementation of evidence-based best practice and crisis intervention, fostering a supportive environment for diverse patient populations. Committed to delivering exceptional care and improving patient satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

Avant Healthcare Professionals
05.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
  • Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Registered Nurse

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2023
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care on a 24- bed unit
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing - Public Health

Aspen University
Denver, CO
02-2027

Associate of Science - Nursing

The Barbados Community College
Bridgetown, Barbados
07-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The University of The West Indies
Bridgetown Barbados
07-2013

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Discharge planning
  • Post-anesthesia care
  • IV insertion
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Airway management
  • Analgesia pumps
  • Health education
  • Anesthesia recovery
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Patient education
  • Pain management
  • Basic life support
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Patient recovery assessments

Accomplishments

  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to more than 500 patients in COVID intensive care environment.
  • Liaised with military, transport and hospital operations personnel as night supervisor- ICU and PCU- during COVID 19 pandemic.
  • Awarded the Barbados Humanitarian Medal for contributions in Nursing during the COVID 19 pandemic, April 2022


Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
  • CPAN- Certified Perianesthesia Nurse
  • RPT- Registered Phlebotomy Technician

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

Avant Healthcare Professionals
05.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2023

Master of Science - Nursing - Public Health

Aspen University

Associate of Science - Nursing

The Barbados Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The University of The West Indies

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