Ashtan Alexis
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional experienced in patient care and advocacy .
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Oschner Medical Center | Aya
New Orleans , LA
2023.09 - Current
- Performed daily assessment of patient's vital signs and medical history documentation.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and disease process management.
- Ensured proper implementation of infection control practices throughout the unit.
- Managed acute pain crises using appropriate pharmacological agents while monitoring side effects.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients.
Post Op Registered Nurse
St. Charles Surgical Hospital
New Orleans , LA
2023.07 - Current
- Provide care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery
- Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection
- Treat pain, nausea,and other post operative symptoms
- Assess circulation to Surgical incisions
- Educate patient and family on plan of care and post operative drain management
Med Surg RN ( PRN; Float Pool)
University Medial Center
New Orleans , LA
2023.02 - 2023.09
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Oncology/OBGYN Nurse
Aya Healthcare Woman's Hospitals
Baton Rouge , LA
2023.05 - 2023.07
- Performed post operative assessments after surgical procedures
- Administer pre op and post operative medications to optimize comfort and pain control
- Educate patients on post operative care such as encourage ambulation ,repositioning , pain assessments, diet progression and activity
- Participated in continuing education opportunities related to post-op nursing practices.
Neuro Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
Baton Rouge , LA
2022.03 - 2023.02
- Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.
- Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Neuro Registered Nurse
Touro Infirmary Hospital
New Orleans , LA
2021.01 - 2022.03
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status during handoff.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Charge Nurse
Touro Infirmary Hospital
New Orleans , LA
2021.01 - 2022.03
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA12.2020
Skills
- Delegation
- Patient assessments
- Intake and discharge
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care management
- Care plan management
- Sterile Technique
- Ongoing Patient Education
- Family Education
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Oschner Medical Center | Aya
2023.09 - Current
Post Op Registered Nurse
St. Charles Surgical Hospital
2023.07 - Current
Oncology/OBGYN Nurse
Aya Healthcare Woman's Hospitals
2023.05 - 2023.07
Med Surg RN ( PRN; Float Pool)
University Medial Center
2023.02 - 2023.09
Neuro Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
2022.03 - 2023.02
Neuro Registered Nurse
Touro Infirmary Hospital
2021.01 - 2022.03
Charge Nurse
Touro Infirmary Hospital
2021.01 - 2022.03
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
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