Erinn Alexander, RN
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the onboarding and mentoring of new nursing staff members and new nurses, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, liaising between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, liaising between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
Advanced Care Partners
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychological needs, leading to appropriate interventions and referrals when necessary.
- Administered medications as prescribed, achieving proper dosage and adherence to treatment plans.
- Provided wound care management expertise, resulting in faster healing times and reduced complications for patients.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Developed strong relationships with primary care providers to facilitate open communication and seamless care coordination.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients, resulting in improved overall health.
- Ensured optimal patient outcomes with diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention for any changes.
- Improved patient comfort by skillfully addressing pain management concerns and adjusting care accordingly.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment, minimizing patient injury risks.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current treatment plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on ongoing assessment data.
- Facilitated seamless transitions from hospital to home care settings by collaborating with discharge planners and healthcare professionals.
- Trained family members on caregiving techniques, empowering them to support their children during recovery.
- Coordinated resources such as medical equipment rentals or community support services for patients in need, streamlining access to essential assistance options.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough patient education on managing chronic conditions at home.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Determined and addressed individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Educated patient families on disease processes, medications, and treatments.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patient families to increase overall wellness.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to the supervising nurse.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies, and services.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to patients dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patient caregivers regain or improve coping abilities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patient caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty
Advanced Care Partners
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Exceeded expectations in meeting the unique needs of each patient through personalized attention, adapting interventions according to specific circumstances.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through diligent follow-up care.
- Served as an advocate for patients' rights, addressing concerns or issues promptly to ensure the quality of care was maintained at all times.
- Promoted a safe environment by identifying potential hazards and implementing preventative measures.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through effective communication skills, earning trust as a reliable caregiver.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to diverse populations, including pediatric and special needs patients.
- Increased efficiency in workflow processes by utilizing electronic health record systems effectively for accurate data entry and retrieval.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Strong relationships with clients and families were fostered to support comprehensive social, mental, and physical care.
- Scheduled appointments and accompanied family members in transporting patients to medical facilities.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plans, and policies.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Assisted in developing and implementing service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods and weekend visits.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physicians.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing, and tube feedings.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Implemented infection control protocols consistently to minimize the risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Exceeded expectations in meeting the unique needs of each patient through personalized attention, adapting interventions according to specific circumstances.
- Facilitated successful transitions from hospital to home by coordinating post-discharge services and support resources.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through diligent follow-up care and thorough discharge instructions.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, addressing concerns or issues promptly to ensure quality of care was maintained at all times.
- Promoted a safe environment by identifying potential hazards and implementing preventative measures.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring timely completion of required paperwork for regulatory compliance.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care.
- Implemented infection control protocols consistently to minimize risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable patients.
- Provided comprehensive health education for patients and families, resulting in better understanding of medical conditions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through effective communication skills, earning trust as a reliable caregiver.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to diverse populations, including pediatric and special needs patients.
- Increased efficiency in workflow processes by utilizing electronic health record systems effectively for accurate data entry and retrieval.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care provided, making adjustments as needed to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Managed wound care effectively to prevent infections and expedite the healing process.
- Decreased medication errors by maintaining accurate records and double-checking dosages before administration.
- Contributed positively to team dynamics by offering support and assistance when needed, fostering a collaborative work environment among colleagues.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Scheduled appointments and accompanied family members who transported patients to medical facilities.
- Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth, and development to construct treatment plan.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Reported general, physical, and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Assisted in development and implementation of service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
- Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
- Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and nutrition needs via enteral, parenteral, and oral feedings.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX08.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Biology Pre Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05.2016
High School Diploma -
Academy of Creative Education
San Antonio, TX05.2007
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- Texas Nurses Association
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Red Cross - Exp. 09/2026
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross - Exp. 08/2026
Licenses
State of Texas Registered Nurse Compact License 1056481
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Advanced Care Partners
10.2021 - 09.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty
Advanced Care Partners
08.2021 - 10.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
10.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Biology Pre Nursing
San Antonio College
High School Diploma -
Academy of Creative Education
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