Alecia Clayton
Jacksonville,United States
Summary
Five years of experience in adaptable nursing professional skilled at responding to all types of routine and emergency situations. Deliver expert care for acute and chronic conditions. Excellent charting, medication administration and training abilities. Hardworking, motivated, and excited to contribute to a medical environment. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Beaches Medical Center
Jacksonville, United States
11.2018 - Current
- Intensive Critical Care 24 bed unit
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompressions by administering advanced life support
- Administered oxygen and managed patients' breathing issues with treatments, assistive devices, and ventilators
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff to deliver top-notch care in ICU unit
- Managed direct care of Critical Care patients, including conducting assessments, tracking progress, and documenting care activities
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns
- Improved recovery by educating patients and caregiver's on proper at-home care and treatment regimens
- Trained and mentor student nurses, interns, and new graduates in proper procedures and care standards.
Travel Registered Nurse
Tampa Bay General Contractors
Tampa, FL
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the plan of care for each patient.
- Developed nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified goals for improvement in patient health status.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results, and other indicators of patient health.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques and preventive measures.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for best practices in providing quality care.
- Provided emotional support to families dealing with critical illnesses or end of life situations.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures by operating and monitoring medical equipment.
- Performed nursing assessments, collected medical data and analyzed results.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Travel Registered Nurse,
NYU Langone Hospitals
New York, NY
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Utilized specialized equipment such as ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and IV pumps, as required by individual patient needs.
- Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
UF Health Hospital
Gainesville, FL
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, accurately recording any significant variations from normal range.
- Actively participated in unit meetings and professional organizations related to ICU nursing practice.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Beaches Medical Center
Jacksonville, United States
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Progressive Care Unit RN on a 34 bed unit with care of patients, i.e
- Cardiac dysfunction, cardiac catherization, post operative, and acute care medical management
- Managed direct care of PCU patients, including conducting assessments, tracking progress, and documenting care activities
- Adapted care plans based on changing patient conditions and laboratory test results
- Managed smooth patient flows into and out of PCU unit, handling admissions and discharge paperwork.
Education
Asssociate Dergree in Nursing -
Breckenridge School of Nursing
12.2015
Skills
- Direct nursing care
- Emergency response
- Ventilator support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Task prioritization
- Family education
- Wound care
- IV management
- Treatment planning
- Time management
- Training staff
Awards
2020 Daisy Award winner on a Critical Care Unit
Certification
- CRRT certification
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Tampa Bay General Contractors
08.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Nurse,
NYU Langone Hospitals
03.2021 - 07.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
UF Health Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Baptist Beaches Medical Center
11.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Beaches Medical Center
07.2016 - 10.2018
Asssociate Dergree in Nursing -
Breckenridge School of Nursing
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