Floor Nurse Resident Assistant

Alec Ierardi

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Regis University, Denver, CO — BSN

August 2013 - May 2017

● Gained knowledge about the practice and art of nursing. Regis emphasizes the nursing principles of becoming a life-long learner, and cura personalis; which is the concept that we must treat our patients as a whole person, rather than only a disease process Pertinent Work Experience

DaVita, Huntington Park, CA- Floor Nurse

August 2018- Present

● Managed the planning and care of 18 to 22 patients daily

● Initiated, monitored, and discontinued treatments based on patient status, physician orders, and policy

● Constantly monitored and assessed the status of up to 10 patients at any given time

● Delegated tasks as needed to technicians with a focus on specifically giving clear and concise direction

● Effectively manage patient care and team member roles during medical emergencies YMCA, Denver Metropolitan Area, CO— Aquatics Coordinator, multiple roles May 2016-July 2017

● During the summer months my role was, but not limited to; pool area management, pool maintenance, in-service instruction, scheduling, coordinating events with staff, lifeguarding, and addressing comments/complaints from YMCA members

● With each new group of lifeguards, I emphasized teamwork, safety, and facility cleanliness

● Adapted to multiple locations quickly and efficiently while managing the workload of nursing school Residence Life and Event Services, Denver, CO— Resident Assistant August 2014-May 2016

● As an RA at Regis University, I was a source of support for my residents

● Coordinated events within the residence halls bi-monthly, check-ins with students, and responded to emergencies/misbehavior

● Awarded RA of the month for exceptional teamwork, knowledge of residents, and handling of a student during a seizure episode Pats Peak Ski Area, Henniker, NH— Alpine Ski Patroller December 2009-March 2013

● Trained and worked as a Ski Patroller, exposing me to a position that had a similar scope of practice to that of an EMT-B. Made emergency medical decisions based on patient assessment skills and implemented appropriate interventions efficiently

● Coordinated with team members and EMS, participated in frequent in-service training, and determined if ski runs were safe to ride Applicable Nursing School Clinical Experience

MICU/SICU— Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Denver, CO

(Capstone/Practicum)

● Gained experience managing care of patients in a critical care setting

● Practiced writing succinct and clear nursing notes, balancing the needs of multiple critically ill patients, interpreting patient data, and collaborated with the medical team in order to best deliver care to patients

● Gained experience with emergency procedures such as stabilizing critical patients and performing basic cardiac life support Medical/Telemetry Unit— Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Denver, CO

(Final Medical-Surgical Rotation)

● Coordinated care for multiple patients in regards to assessments, planning, medication administration, documentation, and data interpretation (such as EKG, lab values, vital signs)

● My clinical group and I created an early ambulation program specifically for the unit as our final project, which was met with positive comments from the nurses on the unit as they felt that it was a practical, simple, and effective idea Medical Day Treatment/Outpatient Dialysis— Children’s Hospital, Denver, CO

(Pediatric Rotation)

● At Medical Day Treatment; Administered and educated patient about medications, assessed and followed up on ongoing medical processes

● At the Outpatient Dialysis Center; participated in initiating, monitoring, and discontinuing treatment.

● Quickly developed an appreciation for what pediatric patients and their families go through on a daily basis

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