Alexis Hairston
Pikesville
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse specializing in emergency nursing and offering 8+ years of experience in healthcare. Handles stress well and quickly flexes with changing demands. Works great with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures to achieve healthcare objectives. Demonstrates excellence of therapeutic communication and promotes patient engagement. BLS/ACLS/PALS/NIHSS/TNCC/first aid certified
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc.
Baltimore
11.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in various healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care procedures.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Assessed patient conditions to prioritize care needs effectively.
Registered nurse, emergency department
Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
Baltimore
03.2017 - 03.2022
- Triage and prioritize patients by acuity
- Assess and treat emergent and chronic conditions
- Provide direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- IV start, phlebotomy, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Confer with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitor patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Participate in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Caregiver, special needs
Arc of Howard County
Columbia
09.2011 - 09.2017
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Education
Associate of Science - nursing
Community College of Baltimore County.
Skills
- Emergency care
- IV therapy
- Patient assessment
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Mentorship training
- Time management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc.
11.2021 - Current
Registered nurse, emergency department
Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2022
Caregiver, special needs
Arc of Howard County
09.2011 - 09.2017
Associate of Science - nursing
Community College of Baltimore County.