CATHI Alexander
Registered Nurse
Aylett,Virginia
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled career professional with more than 28 years practical experience in the Intensive care unit, community and ambulatory surgery environments. Established in pre-admission testing including assessments, education regarding surgery procedures, medications, instructions pre and post surgical procedures, lab work, documentation and adhering to surgery and anesthesia guidelines and policies. Computer skilled and proficient in all documentation, record maintenance and paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality. Strong leadership skills and enjoy helping, teaching, encouraging all other staff. Able to think critically Caring and empathetic Great ability to multi-task Great interpersonal and communication skills Leadership skills Great judgment and decision-making skills
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Quench IV Bar
Richmond, VA
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Provide outpatient intravenous infusions to patients that are healthy and those with medical conditions requiring High dose Vitamin C and/or specific infusions prescribed by a physician
- Educate patients' and family members on medication effects
- Initiated and discontinued intravenous peripheral infusions and administered medications via intravenous and injections
- Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes using electronic documentation system
- Communicate with medical staff and family to provide feedback to a ensure safe, effective outcome.
School Nurse
Hanover County Schools
Ashland, VA
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing, eyesight, scoliosis evaluations.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Oversaw health services for school students and faculty.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Registered Nurse PACU And Pre
Admission, Virginia Urology
Richmond, VA
01.2006 - 10.2017
- Assessed and documented patients' medical histories, including allergies and other assessment parameters
- Obtained consents, implemented physician's orders, and provided care to patients
- Obtained a thorough assessment in pre admission testing and worked closely with anesthesia
- Obtained medical or any other clearances that were required based on patients' assessment and medical history
- Provided next day follow up to all patients and addressed any questions or concerns
- Initiated immediate care during post-operative recovery period
- Communicated changes in patient status to Physician, Anesthesia
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Education
Registered Nurse ICU -
HCA Henrico Doctors Hospital
02.2003 - 05.2006
Associate Degree - Nursing
Sargent Reynolds Community Colle
Skills
Preventive health
Strong clinical judgment
Medical recordkeeping
Medication Administration
Personal care needs
Medical evaluation
Performing EKGs
Vaccine administration
Employee Evaluation
IV setup
EMR / EHR
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Supply restocking
Diabetes and nutrition education
Insulin medication assistance
Physical assessments
Indirect Patient Care
Medical office administration
Professional bedside manner
Patient evaluation
Appointment Scheduling
Patient Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Quench IV Bar
07.2018 - 06.2020
School Nurse
Hanover County Schools
08.2016 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse PACU And Pre
Admission, Virginia Urology
01.2006 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse ICU -
HCA Henrico Doctors Hospital
02.2003 - 05.2006
Associate Degree - Nursing
Sargent Reynolds Community Colle