Experienced registered nurse with a strong desire to contribute skills and knowledge to your facility in a nursing role. Demonstrated ability to handle medical emergencies and high-pressure situations effectively, showcasing a comprehensive skillset. Exceptional interpersonal skills and a dedicated work ethic. Driven by a strong sense of purpose, committed to delivering results and making a positive impact in the healthcare field.
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Erica Alexander
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Manchester Manor
Director of Nursing
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Participated in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures
- Ensured the policy and Procedure Manual is current and reflects current nursing care practices
- Assisted in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with various resident services to ensure the continuity of care
- Maintained contact with physicians as necessary according to resident needs, facility policies and governmental regulations
- Assisted in controlling nursing service hours and supply costs, including recommendation for the number and type of nursing personnel to be employed and nursing service equipment and supply needs
- Participated in admission and discharge planning for residents
Las Flores Convalescent
Assistant Director of Nursing
06.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Participated in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department
- Participated in regularly scheduled reviews of discharge plans and made such plans available to the Care Plan Committee
- Administration of medication/treatment and provided education for residents and families
- Educated residents on disease process, medication regimen and course of treatment
Technical College
CNA Instructor
07.2016 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Instruct students on how to properly care for patients/residents while obtaining the skills and knowledge to pass the state exam for CNA in California
- Instruct students on HIPAA, Title 22, infection control practices
- Oversaw students in a clinical setting during patient care
- Completed clinical rotations in geriatrics providing clinical supervision
- Completed 150 hours of clinical and theory training
- Administered tests, lessons and clinical settings to evaluate student progress
Bloomfield East Nursing Home
Medical Records Director
05.2013 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Recorded and filed resident data in medical records
- Icd-9/ICD-10 coding and sequencing to ensure correct reimbursement for services
- Monitor physician documentation for completeness
Bloomfield East Nursing Home
Charge Nurse
02.2010 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Direct supervision of certified nursing assistants
- Administration of medication/treatment and provided education for residents and families
- Educate residents on disease process, medication regimen and course of treatment
- Evaluate treatment plans with and without guidance of the Direct Supervisor
- Compliance with all facility policies, OSHA, JCAHO, federal, state and local health and safety regulations
- Maintain health and safety protocols within the facility
- Conducted assessments of new residents, performed patient evaluation and treatment planning for geriatric residents
- Administer professional nursing services as ordered by the physician
- Lead, supervise and implement work assignments for nursing staff
- Receive, implement, and monitor physician orders
Education
Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLong Beach, CA
A.S. from NURSING
University Overview
Career Colleges of America
VOCATIONAL NURSING
University Overview
Skills
- Physical Assessments
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Work Ethic
- Medication Administration
- Documentation
- Patient Education
- Patient Monitoring
- Geriatric Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, 95218370, 04/2021
- Vocational Nurse License, 247257, 04/2021
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, 04/2021
- BLS/AED Instructor, 08/2020
- CDPH DSD/Instructor, 7605
Professionalreferences
Professionalreferences
Available upon RequestPersonal Information
Personal Information
Title: Registered NurseProfessionalorganizations
Professionalorganizations
- ANA (American Nurses Association), Member
- NAPNES (National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Services), Member
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Manchester Manor
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Las Flores Convalescent
06.2020 - 01.2021
CNA Instructor
Technical College
07.2016 - 02.2019
Medical Records Director
Bloomfield East Nursing Home
05.2013 - 07.2015
Charge Nurse
Bloomfield East Nursing Home
02.2010 - 05.2013
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
A.S. from NURSING
Career Colleges of America
VOCATIONAL NURSING
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