Katie D'Alonzo
Woodbine
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in emergency care and advanced cardiac life support, adept at providing compassionate patient care and effective communication in high-pressure environments. Skilled in intravenous therapy and emergency triage, ready to bring expertise to a challenging new role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional
11.2020 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Educated staff on new polices and procedures
- Charge nurse experience
Registered Nurse Pre Op/PACU
Atlanticare Surgery Center
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Assisted providers and monitored patients preoperatively and post operatively
Phlebotomist
Cape Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 11.2020
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Used handheld system to identify patients, indicate specimen collection status, and generated specimen collection labels
- Educated students as well as new employees on blood drawing practice and procedures
Nurse Assistant/Unit Secretary
Cape Regional Medical Center
08.2008 - 12.2009
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Transcribed providers written orders into EMR system, called consults
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Wilmington University
New Castle, DEAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ05-2020
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Prism Career Institute
Pleasantville, NJ09-2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Committees
ED Police Communications Committee, Chair
Admissions Committee, Co-Chair
Pediatric Readiness Committee
ED Violence Prevention Committee, Co-Chair
Violence Prevention Committee
ED Lab Liaison
Timeline
Registered Nurse Pre Op/PACU
Atlanticare Surgery Center
01.2023 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional
11.2020 - Current
Phlebotomist
Cape Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 11.2020
Nurse Assistant/Unit Secretary
Cape Regional Medical Center
08.2008 - 12.2009
No Degree - Nursing
Wilmington University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Atlantic Cape Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Prism Career Institute
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