Tana Alfano
De Soto,KS
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric ER Charge Nurse
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
- Participated in hospital-wide committees focused on improving safety measures within the facility.
- Acted as a liaison between ER nursing staff and other hospital departments, facilitating clear communication channels to ensure seamless care transitions.
- Ensured high-quality patient care through rigorous monitoring of nursing standards and protocols.
- Managed crisis situations calmly, providing direction to staff for effective resolution of critical incidents.
Emergency Room Nurse
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Emergency Nursing Services Technician
Children's Mercy Kansas Emergency Department/Children’s Mercy Hospital Urgent Care
11.2013 - 06.2021
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs, placement of oxygen, cardiac monitors, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05.2021
Medical Assistant -
High Tech Institute
Kansas City, KS05.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Area Technical School
Kansas City, KS05.2007
Skills
- Emergency Room Services
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Pediatric Nursing
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Airway Management
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Patient Assessments
- Complex Problem-Solving
References
- Michelle Bellesine, Charge Nurse, (316) 214-1064, 10500 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS, 66215
- Marina Dierenfeldt, Registered Nurse, (314) 265-4717, 5808 W 110th St, Overland Park, KS, 66211, madierenfeldt@cmh.edu
- Terri Schwager, Clinical Instructor, (913) 735-6877, 7250 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS, 66112, tschwager@kckcc.edu
Timeline
Pediatric ER Charge Nurse
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 03.2023
Emergency Nursing Services Technician
Children's Mercy Kansas Emergency Department/Children’s Mercy Hospital Urgent Care
11.2013 - 06.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Medical Assistant -
High Tech Institute
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Area Technical School
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