Aleksey Underwood
North Port,FL
Summary
Seasoned registered nurse with over ten years of nursing experience, transitioning from a licensed practical nurse role. Dedicated to expanding expertise across various healthcare areas and fostering collaboration with diverse roles and departments. Strong organizational skills for coordinating patient care within the healthcare system. Hands-on experience in medical-surgical and labor and delivery settings. Extensive background in office-based nursing roles, enabling thorough chart reviews and seamless coordination among healthcare providers, nurses, and patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Women’s & Children Patient Flow Coordinator
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Created and implemented a new position for a Patient Flow Coordinator within the Women and Children Department, developing processes for patient evaluation and care coordination that improved efficiency and supported better patient care in the mother and baby units.
- Collaborated with charge nurses, interdepartmental teams, and external facilities to streamline patient transitions, enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing patient outcomes within the healthcare setting.
- Evaluated patient care needs by analyzing clinical results and care plans to determine optimal floor placements and required levels of care, ensuring alignment with best practices and patient safety standards.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Coordinated complex clinical trials for drugs and medical devices, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and IRB standards.
- Maintained precise clinical documentation, conducting real-time data entry and updates within Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted patient assessments and administered chemotherapy treatments, while also educating patients and healthcare providers on trial protocols.
- Verified and managed data integrity across EDC platforms, with familiarity in Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) to ensure data accuracy.
- Acted as a resource for training providers in trial protocols and adapting to evolving patient conditions while adhering to protocol guidelines.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to problem-solve and make independent decisions, particularly in ambiguous or complex cases.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel for effective documentation, reporting, and communication.
RN Labor and Delivery
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Prepare cesarean patient for surgeries, circulate the OR, and recover patients in PACU
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Patient Flow Coordinator and Transfer Center Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Conducted chart audits and collaborated with providers to ensure effective patient care plans, guaranteeing appropriate unit placement for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Served as Transfer Center Coordinator for both internal and external patient transfers, managing logistics for smooth transitions across departments and facilities.
- Coordinated international transfers, overseeing patient transport logistics, securing admitting physicians, and facilitating communication among healthcare staff through recorded lines, while ensuring thorough medical documentation review.
- Acted as Discharge Expeditor, streamlining the discharge process for patients throughout the hospital system to enhance overall patient flow.
- Provided training to hospital physicians on the Dragon Dictation software system, improving documentation efficiency and accuracy in patient care.
LPN
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with healthcare and social service providers to address patient needs through coordinated care planning.
- Documented patient information thoroughly to monitor issues and expected outcomes.
- Responded to emergency and routine pages, assessing and delivering care as needed.
- Monitored patient vitals, including respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose.
- Provided wound care using aseptic techniques and applied sterile dressings.
LPN
GULF COAST MEDICAL GROUP
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Delivered patient care in primary care, lab, and walk-in clinic settings, including triaging, education, and administering injections.
- Managed ICD-9 coding, insurance authorizations, and appeals.
- Performed blood draws, maintained lab safety, and handled prescription refills.
- Scheduled practitioners, supported office procedures, and used Athena software for patient documentation.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
03-2022
ASN - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
07-2019
LPN - Nursing
Charlotte Technical Center
12-2013
Skills
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Clinical Chart Auditing
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
- Healthcare Training and Mentorship
- Technological Proficiency
- Clinical expertise
Timeline
Women’s & Children Patient Flow Coordinator
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2024
RN Labor and Delivery
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2023
Patient Flow Coordinator and Transfer Center Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2020
LPN
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
10.2015 - 10.2018
LPN
GULF COAST MEDICAL GROUP
03.2014 - 10.2015
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
ASN - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
LPN - Nursing
Charlotte Technical Center