DayJah Alexander
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic nurse who combines clinical experience with compassion to meet all challenges faced within this work field. Nurse with 2 years experience in direct patient care in a 48 bed, level IIIB NICU unit. Proven to adapt well in a high performing and fast paced environments. Has skillfully and safely provided care to micro-preemies with acuities as critical as 1:1 and 2:1. Looking to expand knowledge in a new environment and optimize skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Willis Knighton South
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 48-bed neonatal ICU unit.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses of critically ill newborns.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA07.2021
Skills
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pulmonary hypertension, HIE, Gastroschisis, NEC, etc
- Endotracheal Intubation, Tracheotomy care, Oscillator care, Chest tube care, Nitric oxide care, Vapotherm, Nasal Cannula etc
- Blood transfusions
- Umbilical Line Placement, PICC, PIV, and broviac care
- Medication administration via PO, PR, OG, NG, IV and IM
- Newborn Assessments, vital sign monitoring
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (05/24/2022 - 05/31/2024)
- BLS- Basic Life Support (08/02/2023- 08/31/2025)
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (11/18/2021- 11/30/2023)
- STABLE- Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support (04/05/2022- 04/30/2024)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
Willis Knighton South
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (05/24/2022 - 05/31/2024)
- BLS- Basic Life Support (08/02/2023- 08/31/2025)
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (11/18/2021- 11/30/2023)
- STABLE- Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support (04/05/2022- 04/30/2024)
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