EVA ALFORD REGISTERED NURSE
Compassionate Registered Nurse with more than 17 years experience providing quality care to diverse patient populations across multiple specialties.
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Services
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Oregon Health & Science University
BLS Certification
American Heart Association
Registered Nurse - Infusion Services
Pastega Regional Cancer Center - Corvallis, OR
Charge Nurse
Preceptor training
Communicator / Liaison
EPIC charting
Adaptability to new situations & Fast
learning ability
Patient education / Discharge teaching
2005
June, 2023 - Present
Administer infusion therapy as prescribed and planned by the ordering physician. Monitor patient reactions to IV medications
Perform venipuncture with the use of ultrasound for difficult insertions Ensure that IVs are properly monitored
Review and update patient treatment records with each appointment Maintain and stock medical equipment and supplies
Attend to the physical, psychological, and educational needs of the patient ***********@*****.*** +541-***-**** 625 Harold St. Eugene, OR 97402 Licensure: Oregon
IV start/Port access/line management & Drsg changes Use of ultrasound with difficult IV insertion
PO & IV medication administration
Aseptic & Sterile technique
Wound care
Pre & Post-operative care
2007
2023 - 2025
Registered Nurse - Private Duty
Hallway Healthcare - Dublin, CA
October, 2021 - February, 2022
Worked with private duty client to manage acute and chronic illnesses Assessed patient’s lab results and vital signs and consulted with physicians on results Observed patient progress and used clinical decision-making to recognize and report any signs of complication.
Educated patient and family members on the evolving care plan Ensured appropriate patient goals were established and collaborated with the patient to reach goals Work Experience Continued
EVA ALFORD REGISTERED NURSE
***********@*****.*** +541-***-**** 625 Harold St. Eugene, OR 97402 Registered Nurse - Travel Contract
Med US Healthcare / Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center - Corvallis, OR August, 2021 - October, 2021
Registered Nurse - Medical, Elder, Hospice, Cardiac care Sacred Heart Hospital ACE - Eugene, Oregon
2018 - 2021
Administered medication, injections, and IV treatments Performed complete assessments and monitored patients for any change in status Communicated and collaborated with medical specialists throughout the hospital Completed thorough, detailed, and organized documentation with each patient Developed a care plan and established goals based on patient-specific diagnoses Monitored patient progress revising plans as needed and assisting patient in implementation Delivered safe, accurate, and effective care to hospitalized patients Learned and enacted department-specific procedures quickly and efficiently Administered medication effectively using Omnicell’s automated dispensing system Performed thorough assessments and documented patient changes in EPIC medical records Monitored labs, vital signs, and patient status, and communicated important changes to the physician Committees
Medication Safety Committee
Sacred Heart Hospital - Eugene, OR
Wound Care Committee
Sacred Heart Hospital - Eugene, OR
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Oregon Health & Science University - Portland, Oregon 2005 - 2017
Provided nursing care to patients on 14 different units in the hospital setting These units included medical/surgical, hematology/oncology, BMT, telemetry, urology, transplant, neurology, orthopedic, ENT, vascular, trauma, bariatric, short stay, and intermediate care. Maintained education on unit-specific guidelines for specialized patient care Remained flexible and adaptable with float assignments to any of the 14 units Communicated effectively with patients, family, and medical specialists throughout the hospital Filled in as Charge Nurse when last-minute needs arose 2020 - 2021
2019 - 2021