Alyssa A.

Ray
4171 Plowshare Court, Hampstead MD 21074
(443) 823-1792 alyssa.ray@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Carroll Community College
Major: Practical Nursing
Associate of Arts, General Studies

Westminster, MD
Graduating July 2016
2011

CLINICAL SKILLS
Under supervision of Registered Nurse:

Performed daily full-body assessments of patients in a variety of clinical settings, using a head-toe approach.

Obtained and monitored vital signs and intake/output; inserted and removed urinary catheters.

Documented all clinical findings in health care facilitys electronic health record.

Performed specialized tasks such as wound assessments, dressing changes, and endotracheal suctioning.

Interpreted individual patient lab results and developed plans of care using the nursing process (ADPIE).

Safely administered medication via PO, SQ, IM, IV, IVPB, sublingual, topical, and inhaled routes.

Performed eye, throat, nasal, and wound cultures to be sent for lab analysis.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Carroll Hospital Center
Westminster, MD
Nurse Extern
2013 Present

Obtain patient vital signs, intake/output, and finger stick blood glucose and record in Paragon EHR.

Assist patients with bathing, toileting, feeding, and ambulation activities.

Perform ECG monitoring on patients as indicated by patient status and/or ordered by physician.

Follow isolation precautions and infection control procedures according to hospital policy.

Collect urine/stool samples to be sent for lab analysis; use urine samples to conduct HCG pregnancy tests.

Document all patient activities and care provided in Paragon EHR.

Observe patients for changes in status and report all findings to RN/LPN.

Adjust readily to changes in workload and patient acuity, and willingly accept assignment to other units.
Sheppard Pratt Health System
Towson, MD
Mental Health Worker Adolescent Female Crisis Stabilization Unit
2010 Present

Assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies and procedures.

Participate in team-based evaluation of patient needs and planning for care based on patient behaviors.

Assist patients with the setting and achievement of goals related to their individual treatment.

Plan and lead therapeutic groups for patients on a variety of topics.

Provide behavioral and emotional support, as needed, to patients in crisis.

Respond to hospital-wide behavioral emergency calls on a variety of units and disciplines.

Utilize manual and mechanical restraints to assist patients engaging in unsafe behaviors.

Document patient activities and presentation in Sunrise EMR.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Nursing Assistant valid through 8/2017

American Heart Association BLS Provider (CPR & AED) valid through 2014
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

MEMBERSHIPS
Maryland Association of Nursing Students (MANS)
National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)

SERVICE LEARNING
North Carroll Senior Center Blood Pressure Screening Day assessed seniors blood pressure and provided teaching.
Preschool Vision Screening performed vision screening in conjunction with Maryland Society for Sight.
Mechanicsville Elementary School Health Fair developed program about medicine vs. candy and home safety.