DANIEL VALENTINE ALICEA
West Harrison
Summary
Devoted Registered Nurse, PACU bringing extensive experience caring for post-anesthesia patients. Highly knowledgeable about sound nursing practices and clinical care. Offers sound judgment and outcome-focused approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
White Plains Hospital
White Plains
11.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs in post-anesthesia care unit.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies effectively.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care instructions.
- Assisted in the recovery process by assessing patient responses to anesthesia.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients from operating room to PACU and ICU units.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit
Bronx
08.2019 - Current
- Managed and implemented patient care for cardiovascular needs such as rapid atrial fibrillation, angina, and myocardial infarction
- Provided post-operative care for the following: Thoracic Surgical, Vascular bypass Surgical, Cardiac Cath, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, TAVR, Aortic Abdominal Aneurysm repair, Valve replacement, Pacemaker placement, VATS, etc.
- Managed wound vacs and chest tubes based on patient need and physician orders
- Delegated and supervised two patient care assistants per shift
- Provide nursing care by completing physical assessment, patient education, administration of medications, and closely monitoring patient health status and recovery
- Provide adequate documentation for patient assignment on Epic Computerized Charting System
- Collaborate with health care professionals to formulate a plan of care based on floor needs
- Attend in service on new floor equipment and participate in staff meetings based on floor needs
- Experienced in admitting and discharging patients in a timely manner focusing on admitting diagnosis and core measures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cappella University
Minneapolis, MNAssociate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NYSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Postoperative care
- IV therapy management
- Epic charting
- Critical care support
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Infection control measures
Certification
- New York State Registered Nurse Active License
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers - Active Certification
- American Heart Association ACLS for Healthcare Providers - Active Certification
- American Heart Association PALS for Healthcare Providers - Active Certification
- American Nurses Association Membership, #04010673
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
White Plains Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cappella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College