Alexa J. Jester
Preston,MD
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with over 2 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education. Successful at advocating patient needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Tidal Health Nanticoke
10.2021 - Current
- Provided skilled nursing care in a 9 bed intensive care unit.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively.
- Self-motivated
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized, detail-oriented, strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proficient in administration of vasoactive drugs, sedation, thrombolytic therapy and appropriate titrations.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements throughout a 9 bed intensive care unit.
Medical Assistant
Choice One Urgent Care
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Nursing Care Technician
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center, Emergency Room
10.2014 - 11.2017
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support throughout 32 bed Emergency Department.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beebe Healthcare
06.2010 - 10.2014
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas throughout 30 bed medical surgical unit.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD08.2021
High School Diploma -
Seaford Senior High School
Seaford, DE06.2009
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Care Prioritization
- Sedation Management
Certification
- ACLS - Exp. 02/2024
- BLS- Exp. 05/2025
- Registered Nurse-License # R251194, Exp. 05/2025
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Tidal Health Nanticoke
10.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Choice One Urgent Care
11.2017 - 10.2019
Nursing Care Technician
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center, Emergency Room
10.2014 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beebe Healthcare
06.2010 - 10.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wor-Wic Community College
High School Diploma -
Seaford Senior High School
- ACLS - Exp. 02/2024
- BLS- Exp. 05/2025
- Registered Nurse-License # R251194, Exp. 05/2025
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