Alexandria K. Adams
*************@*****.***, 801-***-****
EDUCATION
BACHELOR DEGREE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY 2017 LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
· Registered Nurse Under Interstate Compact #103*****-****
· BLS, ACLS and PALS certified
· TNCC and ENPC certified
CAREER EXPERIENCE
REGISTERED NURSE AYA HEALTHCARE, HOST HEALTHCARE – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT JANUARY 2021 – PRESENT
· Adapt quickly and work efficiently to match the needs of hospitals in Sacramento, CA, Albuquerque, NM, Phoenix, AZ and Eureka CA needing travel nurse assistance
· Provided initial assessment and care to stabilize patients in fast-paced, Level I, II and III trauma centers with up to 90 beds
· Organized and lead sedations for critical patients needing intubation
· Started all IV’s on patients under my care as well as assist with difficult IV placement throughout the hospital
· Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment
· Communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care is given in a timely manner
REGISTERED NURSE UTAH VALLEY HOSPITAL – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MAY 2017 – NOVEMBER 2021
· Assisted in the care of multiple traumas and cardiac arrests
· Provide primary care of stroke codes, sexual assaults, conscious sedations and administer critical IV medications
· Administered medications, documented patient cares and helped in other direct patient care for critical patients
· Identify and assist other nurses needing help with patient management and cares
· Delegated patient care assignments based on nursing needs of each patient, the medical regimen and the qualifications and experience of nursing staff members
· Contributed to team success on the unit by monitoring nurse and patient status to identify problems and needs
· Identified and confronted issues that affect the quality of patient care
· Communicated concerns through incident reports and through the chain of command in the Emergency Department MEDICAL ASSISTANT UTAH VALLEY PEDIATRICS
JULY 2012 – JULY 2016
· Conducted physical and mental health assessments on pediatric patients catering to age and development levels
· Provided emotional support and medication therapy while evaluating effectiveness of care regimen ordered by a physician
· Exercised effective judgment and medical training when handling pediatric patients in urgent medical situations
· Created, managed, maintained and accurately document patient medical records
· Educated patients and their parents about the pediatric patient’s care, including medications and developing healthy habits
· Complete chart audits, and assist new/float staff on the unit