Devin Aldava
Liberal,KS
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Southwest Medical Center, adept in EKG interpretation and leveraging strong clinical reasoning for enhanced patient care. Excelled in administering life-saving protocols, including PALS and ACLS, while fostering effective team collaboration. Demonstrated exceptional patient assessment skills, significantly improving health outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Southwest Medical Center
315 W 15th St. Liberal, Ks
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Cared for as many as 10 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
RN, Medical-Surgical Charge
Southwest Medical Center
Liberal, Ks
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN Traveler
Trisource Regional Staffing
Liberal, Ks
03.2023 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by effectively communicating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously reviewing prescriptions and administering medications accurately.
LPN Charge Nurse
Southwest Medical Center
Liberal, Ks
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 15 to 20 patients per day in 20-bed unit.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS05.2021
Skills
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Southwest Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical Charge
Southwest Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
RN Traveler
Trisource Regional Staffing
03.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Southwest Medical Center
08.2020 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Seward County Community College