Alyssa Fontana
East Setuaket,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Horizon
08.2025 - Current
- Administer medication when scheduled.
- Ride on the bus with children who have medical conditions and special needs
- Monitor medical conditions throughout transportation.
- Document condition and medications given throughout the day
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint James Rehab and Healthcare
Saint James, NY
04.2022 - Current
- Record patients status on their medical condition, test results, vital signs and medications given.
- Manage patients symptoms.
- Stages I-IV pressure sore care and wound care
- Medication administration
- Injections
- Set up and manage IVs.
- Set up and administer through feeding tubes
- Give report to doctors.
- Collect specimens.
- Order medications
Licensed Practical Nurse
Smithtown Care Center
Smithtown, NY
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Record patients status on their medical condition, test results, vital signs and medications given.
- Manage patients symptoms.
- Stages I-IV pressure sore care and wound care
- Medication administration
- Injections
- Set up and manage IVs.
- Set up and administer through feeding tubes
- Give report to doctors
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Commack, NY
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Oversaw and maintained patients rooms, group living areas and nurse stations
Education
Registered Nurse -
Excelsior University
Albany, NY05.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Boces
Brentwood10.2022
Liberal Arts and General Studies Associates - undefined
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY06.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant - undefined
North Shore Career Training Institute
Brentwood, NY06.2019
Skills
- Patient Care and Safety
- Knowledge of infection control practices
- Computer skills & EMR
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Regulations
- Patient Advocacy and Support
- Interpretation of Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
Certification
BLS/CPR- American Heart Association
Registered Nurse
License Practical Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Horizon
08.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Smithtown Care Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint James Rehab and Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
09.2019 - 08.2022
Liberal Arts and General Studies Associates - undefined
Suffolk County Community College
Certified Nurse Assistant - undefined
North Shore Career Training Institute
Registered Nurse -
Excelsior University
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Boces