AVALON ALEXANDER, BSN RN
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Brooklyn, New York 11226 917-***-****
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NYU Langone Health 2019 – Present
Brooklyn Endoscopy & Ambulatory Surgery Center
Brooklyn, NY
FGP Nurse
Provide safe and effective care to the pre, peri and post anesthesia patient.
Assist with specialty procedures under the direct supervision of a physician.
Assist with diagnostic test/ procedures and administer medications according to policy.
Document and evlauate effectiveness of actions ensuring a safe environment of care.
Establish IV access lines for periop usage.
Collect and correctly document specimen retrieved during procedure.
Provide effective communication to patient and family.
Advantage Care Physicians 2016 – 2019
Upper East Side Medical Office
New York, NY
GI Nurse Supervisor
Lead Nurse in Endoscopy suite.
Clinical supervisor to the specialty team.
Prepared equipment and aids physician during treatment, exam and GI procedures.
Managed patients in the Pre and PACU.
Provided general nursing care to patients.
Primary liaison between patient staff, and physicians.
NYU Langone Medical Center 2015 – 2016
Trinity Centre
New York, NY
FGP Nurse
Effectively and knowledgeably provided care to the pre, peri and post anesthesia patient.
Assessed and monitored patient’s condition and initiate appropriate nursing intervention.
Triaged and prioritized medical/emergency calls; handle according to office protocol.
Safely performed and assisted with specialty procedures under the supervision of a physician.
Assisted with diagnostic test/procedures and administer medications according to policy.
Documented and evaluated effectiveness of actions and ensure safe environment of care.
Educated patient/family regarding patient’s health and plan of care.
Avalon Alexander, BSN RN
Advantage Care Physicians 2012 - 2015
New York, NY
RN Coordinator
Participated and supported the health team in direct patient care under the supervision of a
Physician.
Performed patient care as assigned by the physician within the framework of the NYS Nurse
Practice Act.
Assisted in developing and implementing a monthly staffing schedule, as needed.
Monitored office flow to ensure efficiency and appropriate coverage.
Prepared for and assisted with various medical procedures, as required.
Reviewed and updated medication list, document known allergies in EPIC HIS.
Prepared patients for physical examination, chaperoned the patient during examination.
Assisted with the orientation of new employees and contribute to the development of other staff members.
Attended meetings as directed by practice administration/designee.
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center 2009 – 2012
Rutland Nursing Home
Brooklyn, NY
Registered Staff Nurse
Assumed leadership position as charge nurse on a 30 bed mechanical ventilator unit.
Evaluated staffing requirements and floor assignments for 30 bed vent unit.
Assisted in establishing leadership roles between registered nurse and ancillary staff to
coordinate patient care in a complex environment providing care for an array of pediatric
through geriatric patients.
Implemented total patient care through collaboration of the team nursing process.
Performed skilled nursing procedures and treatments including tracheostomy care; tube
feedings; sterile dressing changes and hanging intravenous lines.
Administered medications and worked in partnership with medical staff to administer treatment to ventilator dependent patients.
Provided end of life care and continued with palliative care.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
CUNY – School of Professional Studies – BSN May 2018
CUNY - Borough of Manhattan Community College - AAS – Nursing Dec. 2008
Certifications: ACLS, BLS
Affiliations: American Nursing Association, New York State Nurses Association
COMPUTER SKILLS: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook