Alexis Austraw
Latrobe
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, care plan development, and emotional support. Proven ability to train staff and collaborate with healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse
Heartland Home Health Care
Irwin
05.2019 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in home settings for diverse health needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Developed personalized care plans based on patient assessments and medical histories.
- Educated patients and families on health management and best practices.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and patient care procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Responded promptly to patient inquiries and coordinated follow-up appointments.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with chronic illness or end of life situations.
- Advised family members on how best they can provide support during difficult times.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
- Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols in order to prevent spread of disease within the community.
- Performed delegated medical tasks such as monitoring glucose levels for diabetic patients or catheterizations when necessary.
- Conducted home visits to assess safety of living environment for elderly or disabled clients.
- Resolved issues in field by notifying professionals immediately to determine course of action.
- Asked open-ended questions and delivered high level of attention to reliably assess patients' conditions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessment data and nursing interventions in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Monroeville
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Participated in patient assessments to identify healthcare needs and concerns.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical staff for optimal care.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh
04.2012 - 02.2017
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Participated in patient assessments to identify healthcare needs and concerns.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical staff for optimal care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
Pittsburgh
07.2010 - 03.2012
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions in critical care units.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Documented patient histories and vital signs in electronic health records systems.
- Assisted in wound care procedures and maintained sterile environments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Participated in patient assessments to identify healthcare needs and concerns.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical staff for optimal care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA08-2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Healthcare collaboration
- Family education
- Physician collaboration
- In-home care services
- Diabetes management
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Critical thinking
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Cardiac monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Fall prevention
- Post-surgical care
- Patient assessments
- Wound care management
- Medical terminology
- Chronic disease management
- Home care
- Phlebotomy blood draws
- Case management
- Direct patient care
- Palliative care
- Home safety evaluation
- Recording vital signs
- Home health services
Accomplishments
- National Clinician of the Year
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse
Heartland Home Health Care
05.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
03.2017 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
04.2012 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
07.2010 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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