Alex Peterson
Algonquin,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 1.5 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, medication administration, and fast-paced environments. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical-Surgical specialty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit
Northwestern Medicine
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Advocated for patients rights, health, and safety.
- Educated senior year nursing students during six-week clinicals.
- Trained new nurses on hospital policies, procedures, and patient care.
Patient Care Technician
MarianJoy Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed caseload of 12 patients on brain injury, neuromuscular, stroke, pediatrics, musculoskeletal and spinal cord units.
- Assisted the nurse by taking vital signs, blood glucose tests, electrocardiograms, and admitting and discharging patients.
Barista
Crafted Coffee Brews
08.2021 - 05.2023
Associate
Einstein Bros Bagels
06.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clarendale of Algonquin
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisted caseload of 15-20 residents with feeding and toileting needs, taking vital signs, making beds, and cleaning rooms.
- Answered calls from residents and reported any changes or concerns.
Lifeguard
Dundee Township Park District
05.2016 - 08.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL 05-2023
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Precepting
- Medical assessment
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Update electronic charts
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit
Northwestern Medicine
10.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
MarianJoy Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2023
Barista
Crafted Coffee Brews
08.2021 - 05.2023
Associate
Einstein Bros Bagels
06.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clarendale of Algonquin
03.2019 - 02.2021
Lifeguard
Dundee Township Park District
05.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Illinois Wesleyan University
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