Alexandra Rozanski
Washington
Summary
Professional, experienced nurse prepared for leadership in high-pressure environments. Skilled in patient care, emergency response, and critical decision-making. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable, adaptable, and ready to contribute to dynamic healthcare team.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Improved ER efficiency by effectively managing staff resources and coordinating patient flow.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during medical emergencies.
- Assessed staffing needs proactively, adjusting schedules to meet fluctuating patient volumes effectively.
- Coordinated with registration staff, medics, ER staff and ER physicians to cut time between admission and treatment, improving patient outcomes and delivery of care.
- Provided compassionate support to families during stressful emergency situations, demonstrating empathy and understanding while remaining professional at all times.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, thoracentesis, chest tube placements – ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances and emergent situations on the step-down unit while maintaining composure under pressure and providing high-quality care.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing timely interventions in the step-down unit.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills to manage complex patients, including those requiring telemetry monitoring and ventilator support.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cappella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2024
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Washington Health System School of Nursing
Washington, PA12-2021
GED -
Seneca High School
Tabernacle, NJ06-2017
Skills
- Emergency triage
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical care nursing
- Care coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Compassionate care
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Preceptor of the Year Award by nursing preceptee in March 2025.
- Oriented and precepted over seven new nurses during 2023-2025.
- From July 2024-September 2024 precepted nursing students during clinical rotation for their MSN.
- Inspired students to pursue careers in specialties like Emergency Medicine and ICU Cardiac Step Down.
- In 2023, helped UPMC St. Margaret earn the distinguish title of a magnet hospital for the fourth time. This designation granted by the ANCC means the hospital meets rigorous standards of nursing excellence.
- In 2025, appointed by my unit director and clinician to lead the Joint Commission Committee within the emergency department. Guiding and collaborating the department to follow safety standards and help improve hospital-based protocols in preparation for the Joint Commission.
- Collaborated with a unit director in the development of a project to increase geriatric compliance to new prescription medication and enhance nurse patient education within the hospital. This is now used hospital-wide.
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- International Trauma Life Support
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cappella University
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Washington Health System School of Nursing
GED -
Seneca High School
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