Alisa Radgowski
Rockville,MD
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a proven track record of problem-solving and time management skills. Recognized for exceptional organization and efficiency. Seeking a challenging career opportunity with a company that values professional growth and development.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Registered Nurse 3 Center Cardiac Care Unit providing care to patients on cardiac monitoring post cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac catheterization, cardioversion, also care for those in heart failure, receiving anticoagulation therapy, post myocardial infarction, and overflow gynecology, oncology, urology, and total joint orthopedic surgery patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments using critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on acuity levels and individual needs, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient treatment plans.
Registered Nurse-PACU Per Diem
Surgery Center of Chevy Chase (USPI)
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided immediate post-operative care to patients in Orthopedic, Pain Management, Plastic, and Podiatry specialties.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize patient care plans and streamline recovery processes.
- Educated patients and family on postoperative care, promoting adherence to recovery protocols and reducing complications.
Registered Nurse-PACU Per Diem
Medely Healthcare Staffing
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided post-operative care to patients across various specialties, including gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, pain management, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otorhinolaryngology, and urology.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients on postoperative care, promoting adherence to recovery protocols and reducing complications.
Registered Nurse
Matrix Providers
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided care to neurosurgery, neurology, orthopedic spine and adult kidney transplant patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments using critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on acuity levels and individual needs, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse-PACU
Prince William Surgery Center (USPI)
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Functioned as PACU and Charge Nurse, delivering post-operative care across multiple surgical specialties for patients of all ages. Collaborated and assisted anesthesiologists to initiate regional nerve blocks before surgical procedures.
- Monitored patients post-anesthesia providing airway management to ensure stable recovery and immediately responding to critical changes.
- Administered medications safely while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize patient care plans and streamline recovery processes.
- Educated patients and family on postoperative care, promoting adherence to recovery protocols and reducing complications.
Registered Nurse-PACU
Surgical Specialty Center of Mid-Atlantic (USPI)
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Functioned as PACU and Charge Nurse, delivering post-operative care across multiple surgical specialties for patients of all ages. Collaborated and assisted anesthesiologists to initiate regional nerve blocks before surgical procedures.
- Monitored patients post-anesthesia providing airway management to ensure stable recovery and immediately responding to critical changes.
- Administered medications safely while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize patient care plans and streamline recovery processes.
- Educated patients and family on postoperative care, promoting adherence to recovery protocols and reducing complications.
- Provided immediate post-operative care to orthopedic patients, including hand, foot/ankle, total joints, and shoulders.
Registered Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Provided care for general medical surgical and orthopedic patients. Performed assessments, neurological and circulation checks, wound care, PO, IV, and PCA medication administration.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient treatment plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse-PACU
Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, Chevy Chase, MD
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided immediate postoperative care for ophthalmology patients.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following ophthalmology surgical procedures.
- Educated patients and family on postoperative care, promoting adherence to recovery protocols and reducing complications.
LPN 4 West
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
10.2015 - 12.2019
- Provided care to neurology, neurosurgical, and pre-and post-operative kidney transplant patients.
- Administered medications to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset becoming an RN.
LPN
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
08.2011 - 01.2015
- Bedside nurse performed 12 lead EKGs, continuous telemetry monitoring, care of pre and post cardiac catheterization, and general surgery patients.
LPN Ward 57 Orthopedic Unit
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
07.2005 - 08.2011
- Delivered comprehensive care to soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with multi-trauma orthopedic injuries, including amputations and fractures. Worked alongside orthopedic and pain management specialists to enhance pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments using critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on acuity levels and individual needs, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications, controlled narcotics, educated patients and families on medication use.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
LPN 4 South Orthopedic Care
Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, PA
10.2004 - 06.2005
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care for orthopedic total joint and medical surgical patients.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care initiatives and improve healthcare outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication administration, and post-discharge instructions.
LPN Orthopedic Travel Nurse
Core Medical Group
10.2001 - 01.2002
- Delivered bedside care to pre-operative and post-operative orthopedic and total joint patients at Good Samaritan and Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and improve outcomes.
LPN Memory Care Unit Charge
Brittany Pointe Estates North Wales, PA
10.2000 - 10.2001
- Supervised daily nursing operations, duties of unlicensed personnel, managed staff assignments, ensured compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
LPN Charge Nurse
Lutheran Community at Telford
01.1992 - 10.2000
- Served as a CNA from 1992 and transitioned to an LPN from 1996-2000, functioning as a charge nurse on skilled, personal care, and memory units.
- Conducted routine health assessments, documenting vital signs and changes in condition.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
LPN
Nursefinders
01.2002 - 10.2004
- Charge Nurse, and bedside nurse on the rehab, skilled, memory, and assisted living units.
- Conducted routine health assessments, documenting vital signs and changes in condition.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Education
MSN - Nurse Executive Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2025
AAS RN -
Northern Virginia Community College
Springfield, VA05.2019
LPN -
Upper Bucks County Technical School
Perkasie, PA11-1996
Certification
BLS, ACLS expires 02/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Matrix Providers
08.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse-PACU Per Diem
Surgery Center of Chevy Chase (USPI)
07.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse-PACU Per Diem
Medely Healthcare Staffing
04.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse-PACU
Prince William Surgery Center (USPI)
07.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse-PACU
Surgical Specialty Center of Mid-Atlantic (USPI)
05.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center
02.2020 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse-PACU
Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, Chevy Chase, MD
12.2019 - 02.2020
LPN 4 West
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
10.2015 - 12.2019
LPN
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
08.2011 - 01.2015
LPN Ward 57 Orthopedic Unit
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
07.2005 - 08.2011
LPN 4 South Orthopedic Care
Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, PA
10.2004 - 06.2005
LPN
Nursefinders
01.2002 - 10.2004
LPN Orthopedic Travel Nurse
Core Medical Group
10.2001 - 01.2002
LPN Memory Care Unit Charge
Brittany Pointe Estates North Wales, PA
10.2000 - 10.2001
LPN Charge Nurse
Lutheran Community at Telford
01.1992 - 10.2000
MSN - Nurse Executive Leadership
Walden University
AAS RN -
Northern Virginia Community College
LPN -
Upper Bucks County Technical School
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